Mercedes C class 2007 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Lexus IS, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class and Lexus IS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 97 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4600 | |
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