Mercedes E class 1989 vs Lexus RX 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Mercedes E class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Lexus RX is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Lexus RX can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.2 | 2.0 - 3.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 220 HP | 238 - 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 310 NM | 335 - 363 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 21.7 seconds | 7 - 9.5 seconds | |
| In general, Lexus RX are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes E class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 11.9 | 5.2 - 10.7 | |
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Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Lexus RX. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 14 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 553 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`826 kg | ~ 2`591 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 29 000 | |
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