The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. Lexus RC 200t Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 32,900
€ 45,800
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 230 is 9.7 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus RC 200t.
Mercedes CLC 230
Lexus RC 200t
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 230
Lexus RC 200t
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.6 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
Lexus RC 200t
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Lexus RC 200t
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
242 hp
Lexus RC 200t
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus RC 200t
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Lexus RC 200t
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 200t
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16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Lexus RC 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Lexus RC 200t
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus RC 200t
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
419 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
570 mi
Lexus RC 200t
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Lexus RC 200t
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Lexus RC 200t
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
