Lexus GS 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 199 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 320 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C 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: | 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: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 26 200 | |
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