Lexus RC 2014 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 189 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 120 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) | |
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, 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: | 2`245 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 600 kg | |
| Lexus RC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 14 800 | |
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