Mercedes CLA 2016 vs Lexus RC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RC is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 123 HP less power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Lexus RC. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLA) 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 (Lexus RC) 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: | 4.64 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus RC, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 423 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 47 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus RC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 23 000 | |
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