Compare Lexus RC vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

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

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

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

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

34.2 ft

36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

N/A

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

Tires

Front Tire

P235/45VR18

P225/45HR18

Rear Tire

P235/45VR18

P245/40HR18

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

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 Tons/yr

7.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

365.4 miles

382.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

522 miles

539.4 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

184.8 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

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

Standard Exterior Colors

Atomic Silver
Blue Vortex Metallic
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Infrared
Nebula Gray Pearl
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
Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Playa, 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

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Optional

Premium Sound System

Optional

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Not Available

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Not Available

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Not Available

Standard

Seat Memory

Optional

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

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

Compare Lexus RC vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary