Lexus RC 2014 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RC) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLA) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 175 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes CLA. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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 | 14 400 | |
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