The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 48,400
€ 29,100
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 300h is 9.7 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300h
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.12 %
General
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
XC1
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.911

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
47 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
820 mi
Range
514 mi
Lexus RC 300h
820 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
94.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft



















