Car comparison

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018 300vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus RC · Facelift 2018

300

241 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
241hp180kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight-
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
100.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
92.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,731mm108in
2,873mm113in
Front track-
1,620mm64in
Rear track-
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
294L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300PowerTorque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusRCFacelift 2018300-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
30.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300 has 4 hp more than Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 20183007.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 3006.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300 and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300 and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
673 km
418 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
673 km
418 mi
846 km
526 mi
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus RC Facelift 2018 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 173 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 206 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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