The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC F Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 82,400

€ 32,900

€ 82,400
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 F is 10.1 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
Lexus RC F
Mercedes CLC 230
54.7
72.6
81.5
55.3
68
81.8
72.6 in
Width
68 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.7 in
Height
55.3 in
107.5
185.2
106.9
175.1
185.2 in
Length
175.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC F
Mercedes CLC 230
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.08 %

General
Lexus RC F
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 F
Mercedes CLC 230
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
458 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus RC F
458 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
384 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Lexus RC F
384 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Lexus RC F
Mercedes CLC 230
168 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
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8.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
Lexus RC F
8.26 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC F
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus RC F
21 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
363 mi
Range
419 mi
Lexus RC F
363 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
214 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 F
214 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC F
Mercedes CLC 230
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft