Lexus NX 2014 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Lexus NX engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus NX 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
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Lexus NX is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus NX is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Lexus NX has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus NX has 51 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The Mercedes GLC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Lexus NX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLC scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 22 600 | |
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