Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG vs Lexus RC F
| Category | CLA 45 AMG | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 477 / 470 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 / 332 | 530 / 391 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1585 / 3494 | 1814 / 3999 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 227 / 224 | 263 / 259 |
| Average price | €61,000 | €87,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | CLA 45 AMG | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.4 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.0 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.3 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.9 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.6 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.5 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 93.8 mph | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 109.4 mph | 12.7 s @ 112.2 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | CLA 45 AMG | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.9 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.2 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.7 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 15.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | CLA 45 AMG | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.1 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.1 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.8 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.2 s | 7.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 18.7 s | 11.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 9.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.0 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.8 s | 15.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.9 s | 11.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | CLA 45 AMG | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 123 m (404 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (439 ft) | 138 m (452 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
General performance
| Category | CLA 45 AMG | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 278 kph (172 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 17.7 s @ 1526 ft | 17.3 s @ 1437 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) | 69.3 kph (43.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | CLA 45 AMG | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 93 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
RC F is the fastest by a small margin.
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