Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 311 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 124 HP more power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus RC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 294 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 196 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: | 12.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1.7 metres more than that of the Lexus RC, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | no data | |
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