Mercedes GLC 2022 vs Lexus NX 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLC is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Lexus NX 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 GLC also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Mercedes GLC is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 476 HP | 185 - 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 750 NM | 227 - 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.5 - 8.9 seconds | 6.3 - 8.7 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes GLC are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Lexus NX. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.8 - 10.2 | 8.4 - 9.4 | |
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On average, the Mercedes GLC petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Lexus NX. 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: | 4.75 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes GLC is 9 cm longer than the Lexus NX, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 643 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1680 litres | 1436 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes GLC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 244 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1.4 metres more than that of the Lexus NX, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`625 kg | ~ 2`413 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`010 kg | ~ 1`787 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 615 kg | ~ 626 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 30 200 | |
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