Lexus RC 2014 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 70 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Mercedes CLA. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 56 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.64 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 6 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`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 17 600 | |
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