Lexus RC (2014 – 2018) vs Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake AMG (2014 – 2018): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 585 hp against 477 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.5 s. The Lexus RC has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,700 kg against 2,025 kg. At 4,704 mm, the Lexus RC is 51 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake AMG.
| Specification |
Lexus
RC
2014 – 2018
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLS Shooting Brake AMG
2014 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2014 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | Shooting Brake · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 – 477 hp | 557 – 585 hp |
| Torque | 376 – 530 Nm | 720 – 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 6.0 s | 3.7 – 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 270 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 11.2 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,694 – 4,704 mm | 4,653 mm |
| Width | 1,839 – 1,844 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,341 – 1,394 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,700 – 1,860 kg | 2,025 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.