Lexus GS 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 5.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus GS is larger. Lexus GS is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 22 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Lexus GS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.020000000000001 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 27 600 | |
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