Lexus RC (2014 – 2018) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell (2014 – 2021): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is the more powerful of the two, with up to 510 hp against 477 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 s against 4.5 s. The Lexus RC has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. The Lexus RC is the lighter car, from 1,700 kg against 1,785 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is 66 mm longer than the Lexus RC.
| Specification |
Lexus
RC
2014 – 2018
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse T-Modell
2014 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2014 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 – 477 hp | 476 – 510 hp |
| Torque | 376 – 530 Nm | 649 – 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 6.0 s | 4.1 – 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 270 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 11.2 L/100 km | 8.4 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,694 – 4,704 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,839 – 1,844 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,341 – 1,394 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,700 – 1,860 kg | 1,785 – 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.