Lexus IS 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus IS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes C class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.5 | 1.8 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 - 306 HP | 120 - 457 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 - 377 NM | 250 - 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 8.3 seconds | 4.4 - 10.8 seconds | |
| In general, Lexus IS are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 11.2 | 5.1 - 12.0 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus IS is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`122 kg | ~ 2`106 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`650 kg | ~ 1`593 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 472 kg | ~ 513 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 14 000 | |
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