Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RC is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 125 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 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus RC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 294 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 166 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: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.7 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`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 400 | no data | |
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