The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 48,400

€ 34,500

€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 300h is 9.7 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 220 CDI.
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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 220 CDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.67 %

General
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
XC1
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.963

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
No data
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
47 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
820 mi
Range
602 mi
Lexus RC 300h
820 mi
602 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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).
131.6 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
94.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft