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2024 Lexus RC 300 RWD
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Coupe
$44,770 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4 / 10
$49,550 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4 / 10
Sub-Model RC Sub-Model C-Class Coupe
Make Lexus Make Mercedes-Benz
Model RC Model C-Class
Model Year 2024 Lexus RC Model Year 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
Year 2024 Year 2023
MSRP $44,770 MSRP $49,550
Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Transmission 9-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 241 hp Horsepower 255 hp
Torque 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm Torque 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
City 21 MPG City 22 MPG
Highway 31 MPG Highway 31 MPG
Combined 25 MPG Combined 25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.5 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City 367.5 miles Cruising Range City 382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 542.5 miles Cruising Range Highway 539.4 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 34.2 ft Turning Diameter 36.8 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Double Wishbone Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Optional
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Optional
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Optional
Remote Engine Start Standard Remote Engine Start Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Optional
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Optional
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard
Sun/Moonroof Optional Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Standard
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Standard WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater
Curb Weight 3,737 lbs Curb Weight 3,583 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.3 in Ground Clearance 3.5 in
Wheelbase 107.5 in Wheelbase 111.8 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8" Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.5"
Front Tire P235/45VR18 Front Tire P225/45HR18
Rear Tire P235/45VR18 Rear Tire P245/40HR18
Front Width 62.2 in Front Width 61.7 in
Max Width 72.4 in Max Width 71.3 in
Height 54.9 in Height 55.3 in
Length 185 in Length 184.5 in
Front Seat Headroom 39 in Front Seat Headroom 38.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.7 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room 53.9 in Front Seat Hip Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 45.4 in Front Seat Leg Room 42 in
Rear Seat Headroom 34.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 35.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 50.8 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 51.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 44.9 in Rear Seat Hip Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 27.3 in Rear Seat Leg Room 32 in
Trunk Volume 10.4 ft³ Trunk Volume 10.5 ft³