Lexus RC 2018 vs Mercedes S class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 472 HP | 455 HP | |
| Torque: | 535 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 17 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 165 NM less than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 8.8 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`585 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 63 000 | |
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