Mercedes C class 2019 vs Lexus ES 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 199 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 6 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 51 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus ES 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) | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 21 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`020 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`365 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 600 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than Lexus ES. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | no data | |
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