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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $46,100 - $92,200
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2019 Lexus RC
MSRP $48,950 - $62,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement
3.0 L/183 4.0 L/243 2.0 L/121
3.5 L/211
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection
Horsepower
385 hp @ 6100 rpm 503 hp @ 5500 rpm 469 hp @ 5500 rpm 255 hp @ 5800 rpm
260 hp @ 6600 rpm 311 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
384 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 479 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm
236 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm 280 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
9G-TRONIC Automatic 9-Speed Sports AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
6-Speed Automatic -inc: sequential shift mode, drive mode select and paddle shifters 6-Speed Automatic -inc: sequential shift mode, drive mode select, custom to drive mode select and paddle shifters
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.9 - 13.9 L/100 km
13.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 9.7 L/100 km
9.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 13.9 L/100 km
9.8 - 13.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
66.0 L
66.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Optional
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4
Front Head Room
986 - 1,039 mm
960 - 991 mm
Front Leg Room
1,059 - 1,067 mm
1,153 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,392 - 1,405 mm
1,389 mm
Rear Head Room
904 - 1,039 mm
884 mm
Rear Leg Room
813 - 894 mm
693 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,313 - 1,397 mm
1,288 mm
Trunk Volume
286 - 456 L
294 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,840 mm
2,731 mm
Length, Overall
4,686 - 4,755 mm
4,699 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,811 - 1,877 mm
1,839 mm
Height, Overall
1,402 - 1,463 mm
1,400 mm
Min Ground Clearance
89 - 102 mm
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,635 - 1,939 kg
1,765 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40YR19 P225/45HR18 P255/35YR19 P245/40YR19 P245/40YR18 P225/40ZR19 P225/45R18 P225/50HR17
P235/40VR19 P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P255/35YR19 P245/40HR18 P285/30YR20 P285/30YR19 P265/35YR19 P265/40YR18 P255/35ZR19 P245/40R18 P225/50HR17
P235/40VR19 P235/45VR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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