Lexus RC 2014 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 141 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes CLA. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 4.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 1050 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLA gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.43 m | |
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Lexus RC is larger, but lower. Lexus RC is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RC is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RC has 176 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. This could mean that the Lexus RC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 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): | 2`245 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 15 600 | |
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