Lexus RC 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus RC is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes CLA has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus RC is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLA can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus RC also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 5.0 (petrol) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 - 472 HP | 116 - 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 535 NM | 200 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 4 - 10.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 - 12.3 | no data | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 460 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Lexus RC has 166 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | ~ 2`046 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 35 200 | |
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