Mercedes C class 2011 vs Lexus RC 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 311 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 71 HP less power than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 11.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes C class is 11 cm shorter than the Lexus RC, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 294 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 156 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RC. The Lexus RC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 23 000 | |
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