Lexus RC 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RC engine produces 180 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, Lexus RC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.3 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RC 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 460 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Lexus RC has 166 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.7 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: | no data | 2`145 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 26 600 | |
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