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: | 245 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 7 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 72 litres | |
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: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | 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. | |||
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: | 450 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 103 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 | 33 200 | |
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