Mercedes GLC 2017 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 210 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 340 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.0 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.68 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus RX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`580 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 33 200 | |
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