Lexus LC 2017 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus LC is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes CLS can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 5.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 477 HP | 194 - 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 4.5 - 7.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 7.9 | |
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Lexus LC petrol engines consumes on average 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLS. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 131 mm (5.2 inches) | 93 - 120 mm (3.7 - 4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LC can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
| Lexus LC is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LC is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 197 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Lexus LC has 323 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LC is 1.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Lexus LC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`375 | ~ 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 48 000 | |
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