Lexus ES 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 3 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 6 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus ES is larger. Lexus ES is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5600 | |
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