Lexus IS 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
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| 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. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus IS is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 1.6 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 - 245 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 - 350 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 - 8.3 seconds | 4 - 8.5 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 8.6 | 4.0 - 8.2 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 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: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.82 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): | ~ 2`115 | ~ 2`089 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 27 200 | |
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