Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 27 HP less power than Lexus RX, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.9 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B 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 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 23 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, width is practically the same , 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`400 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 30 000 | |
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