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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 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: | 113 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 187 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 169 NM less than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 8.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.0 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including 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 RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 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: | 2`100 kg | 2`575 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 29 000 | |
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