Mercedes CLS 2019 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 47 HP less power than Lexus RC, but torque is 50 NM more than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
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: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 294 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 226 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: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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