Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 58 HP more power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Lexus RC. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | 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. 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: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1.2 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`420 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | no data | |
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