Car comparison

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018 300vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

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 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

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)GLC 350d
Power
241hp180kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight-
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
100.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
89.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu 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
CO2 emissions-
169g/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) GLC 350dPowerTorque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d: 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 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
28.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
156 km/h
97 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 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d has 17 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 350d: 17 hp (13 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 350d
620 Nm
457 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 350d
1,840 kg
4,057 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 350d
238 km/h
148 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 350d6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 1.3 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 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 3.6 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 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 350d
1,065 km
661 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 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
238 km/h
148 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 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d 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 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 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 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
241 hp
180 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
169 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
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 350d
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 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) GLC 350d

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 391 km (243 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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