Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus RC | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 467 hp@7100 389 lb-ft@4800 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 100.8 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 180.4 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 51.1 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3958 lb. | 4274 lb. | -316 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.9 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.4 in | 42.9 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.3 in | 0.0 in | 27.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.4 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.4 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus RC.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.