The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 28,700

€ 48,400

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor is 9.7 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus RC 300h.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lexus RC 300h
55.3
68
81.8
54.9
72.4
81.5
68 in
Width
72.4 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.3 in
Height
54.9 in
106.9
175.1
107.5
184.8
175.1 in
Length
184.8 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lexus RC 300h
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.98 %

General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lexus RC 300h
CL203
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 CLC 180 Compressor
Lexus RC 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lexus RC 300h
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC 300h
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23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.06 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
31 mpg
47 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
514 mi
Range
820 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
514 mi
820 mi
Lexus RC 300h
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
142.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lexus RC 300h
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data