Mercedes S class 2014 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 455 HP | 472 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 535 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 17 HP less power than Lexus RC, but torque is 165 NM more than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 12.3 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Lexus RC, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`595 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 000 | no data | |
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