Lexus IS 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 58 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.4 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS and Mercedes C class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 97 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9000 | |
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