The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 32,900
€ 48,200
€ 32,900
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 considerably. The Mercedes CLC 230 is 9.7 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus RC 300h.
Mercedes CLC 230
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 230
Lexus RC 300h
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.1 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
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 230
Lexus RC 300h
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Lexus RC 300h
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
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16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
48 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
419 mi
Range
837 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
837 mi
Lexus RC 300h
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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
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
