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 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 15 years | 12 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, if possible |
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: | 2`400 kg | 2`575 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 740 kg | 505 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem more than Lexus RX. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 29 200 | |
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