The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
€ 45,800
€ 36,500
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 350.
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 350
54.9
72.4
81.5
55.5
68
81.8
72.4 in
Width
68 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.5 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 350
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.15 %
General
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 350
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 350
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.960

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
242 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350
Performance
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 350
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
Lexus RC 200t
15.71 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus RC 200t
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
406 mi
Lexus RC 200t
570 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
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).
179.9 kWh
Lexus RC 200t
136.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 200t
Mercedes CLC 350
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft

















