The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 45,800
€ 32,900
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lexus RC 200t is 9.7 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 230
54.9
72.4
81.5
55.3
68
81.8
72.4 in
Width
68 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
107.5
184.8
106.9
175.1
184.8 in
Length
175.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 230
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.6 %
General
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 230
XC1
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 230
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
Lexus RC 200t
15.71 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus RC 200t
33 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
419 mi
Lexus RC 200t
570 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
Lexus RC 200t
136.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 230
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
