Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 68 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 50 NM more than Lexus RX. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RX can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 GLC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | 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. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 35 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Mercedes GLC has 3 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 30 000 | |
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