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: | 295 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 363 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 72 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 157 NM less than Mercedes GLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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. Note, however, that this Lexus RX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Lexus RX 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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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