Mercedes S class 2015 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 311 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 56 HP more power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 11.2 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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, Mercedes S class has 106 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RC. 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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1 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`540 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 000 | no data | |
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