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Lexus RC · Facelift 2018 300vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 300d

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) · Facelift 2019

GLC 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Power
241hp180kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight-
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
100.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
92.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,731mm186in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,600mm63in
Wheelbase
2,731mm108in
2,873mm113in
Front track-
1,621mm64in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume
294L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

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) Facelift 2019 GLC 300dPowerTorque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d: 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
31.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 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
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d 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) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d: 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
500 Nm
369 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
1,800 kg
3,968 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 0.9 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 3.8 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
833 km
518 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 s
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 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)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Power
241 hp
180 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in
Range score
673 km
418 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
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
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 160 km (99 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 estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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