2021 head-to-head · Subcompact Car
2021 Lexus LC Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · CVT · 29 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2021 Lexus LC Hybrid (29 MPG) costs about $2,043 a year to fuel and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (29 MPG) about $2,043.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Lexus LC Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Side by side
| Lexus LC Hybrid | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,043 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,043 |
| 29 MPG | Combined efficiency | 29 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 34 MPG | Highway | 36 MPG |
| 86 cu ft | Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| 5 cu ft | Cargo volume | 9 cu ft |
| 303 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 309 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| CVT | Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| RWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Lexus LC Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class across model years
- Lexus LC Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has more passenger space (91 vs. 86 cu ft); the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has more cargo space (9 vs. 5 cu ft).
Among 34 2021 subcompact cars, the Lexus LC Hybrid ranks 11th and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class 12th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Lexus LC Hybrid is a full hybrid, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Lexus LC Hybrid vs. the Mercedes-Benz A-Class per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,043 for the Lexus LC Hybrid and $2,043 for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
Which has more cargo space?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class, with 9 cu ft of luggage volume versus 5 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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