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Lexus RC
2021 Lexus RC
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$42,120
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
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$45,950
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
10.4 ft³
Trunk Volume
10.5 ft³

Photos

Lexus RC
2019-2021 Lexus RC Side View
2019-2021 Lexus RC Central Console
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5800 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.2 ft
36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/45VR18
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire
P235/45VR18
P245/40HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
25 MPG
City
21 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 (Est) Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
365.4 miles
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
522 miles
539.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
185 in
184.5 in
Height
54.9 in
55.3 in
Max Width
72.4 in
71.3 in
Front Width
62.2 in
61.1 in
Rear Width
63 in
62 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
111.8 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
3.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
45.4 in
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
39 in
38.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.7 in
54.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.9 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
27.3 in
32 in
Rear Seat Headroom
34.8 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
50.8 in
51.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
44.9 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,737 lbs
3,527 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
10.4 ft³
10.5 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Grecian Water
  • Infrared
  • Obsidian
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno, Late Availability

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Flaxen, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Almond Beige/Mocha, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • designo Bengal Red, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Saddle Brown/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Cranberry Red/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Porcelain/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Saddle Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Optional
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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