Mercedes C class 2018 vs Lexus ES 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 261 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 354 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.5 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | 152 mm (6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus ES 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 ES version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 14 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 460 litres | |
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Lexus ES has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 25 litres less trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`180 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`680 kg | 1`565 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 565 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Lexus ES. Therefore, Lexus ES is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | no data | |
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