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2021 Lexus RC
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$42,220
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8.4
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
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C 300 Coupe
$47,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Overview
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L 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: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 33 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
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5200 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
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,737 lbs
3,527 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
25 MPG
27 MPG
City
21 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
33 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 Tons/yr
6.6 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
365.4 miles
417.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
539.4 miles
574.2 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
61.7 in
Rear Width
63 in
61.1 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
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
10.4 ft³
10.5 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
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
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
designo Diamond White Metallic, Build Out: 10/19/2020.
Graphite Grey Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Standard Interior Materials
Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Flaxen, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
designo Bengal Red, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
Magma Grey/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Saddle Brown/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Optional Interior Materials
N/A
Black, Leather Upholstery
Cranberry Red, 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
Optional
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
Standard
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
Optional
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
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Optional
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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