Mercedes E class 1992 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: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 80 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 9.0 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus RX 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: | 700'000 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: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | 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. | |||
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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