Lexus RC 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 317 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 378 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RC engine produces 118 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 142 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Lexus RC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RC 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. Note, however, that this Lexus RC version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus RC 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | Used also on Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Lexus RC is smaller. Lexus RC is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RC is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 425 litres | |
| Lexus RC has 2 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 1.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 25 400 | |
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