Mercedes E class 1989 vs Lexus RX 2016
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 144 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 192 NM less than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 8.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.8 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus RX) 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 (Mercedes E class) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, 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: | 4.76 m | 4.89 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 13 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 29 200 | |
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