Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GLC) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 42 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 260 NM more than Lexus RX. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 73 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: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| 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. | |||
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 |
1600 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes GLC has 3 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 800 | |
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