Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes GLC) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Lexus RX) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 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 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 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. | |||
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: | no data | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`605 kg | 2`575 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`025 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 505 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 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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