The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 48,200
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé is 4.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus RC 300h.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
55.4
69.7
78.6
54.9
72.4
81.5
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.4 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
180.7
107.5
184.8
180.7 in
Length
184.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.54 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
C204
Generation
XC1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
154 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
184 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
21.47 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
35 mpg
48 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
547 mi
Range
837 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
547 mi
837 mi
Lexus RC 300h
Environmental Impact
127 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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