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 | 294 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus RC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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: | 2`595 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 000 | no data | |
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