Lexus RC vs Mercedes CLE Coupe – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes CLE Coupe has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46300 £, while the Lexus RC costs 82300 £. That’s a price difference of around 35990 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe manages with 2.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.80 L. The difference is about 9.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Coupe has a slight edge – offering 472 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.30 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus RC performs slight better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe pulls minimal stronger with 560 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In curb weight, the Lexus RC is barely noticeable lighter – 1715 kg compared to 1790 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers a bit more room – 420 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RC a bit takes the win – 535 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes CLE Coupe proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes CLE Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.