Car comparison

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018 300vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 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 GLE Coupe (C292)

GLE 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,292 km
    803 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
241hp180kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Gross weight-
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
100.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
123.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
1,292km803mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,839mm72in
2,003mm79in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,731mm68in
Wheelbase
2,731mm108in
2,915mm115in
Front track-
1,658mm65in
Rear track-
1,725mm68in
Trunk volume
294L
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,720L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
93L
CO2 emissions-
187g/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 GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350dPowerTorque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusRCFacelift 2018300-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d3,400 rpm1,600 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
43.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 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 GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
2,250 kg
4,960 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 0.5 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 2.6 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
1,292 km
803 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
258 hp
192 kW
7.0 s
226 km/h
140 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusRCFacelift 2018300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 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
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
2,250 kg
4,960 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in
Range score
673 km
418 mi
1,292 km
803 mi
CO2 score
-
187 g/km
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus RC Facelift 2018 300Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Is 555 kg lighter
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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 GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 618 km (384 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 356 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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