Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Lexus RC 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLA) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RC) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 311 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA engine produces 141 HP less power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 11.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1050 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLA 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 7 cm shorter than the Lexus RC, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 294 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 176 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: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus RC, which means Mercedes CLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 23 000 | |
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