Lexus GS 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus GS) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Mercedes C class), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 179 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.4 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 8.60 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus GS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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, 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: | 2`235 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 27 000 | |
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