Lexus RC 2015 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: | 260 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 175 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 4 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 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus RC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | 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: | 1.34 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 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 425 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Lexus RC has 131 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 1.5 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`245 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 24 400 | |
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