Lexus RX 2016 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 363 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 77 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 157 NM less than Mercedes GLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RX 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 | 350'000 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 RX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.64 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RX is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 3 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`460 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | no data | |
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