Lexus IS 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | 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. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 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 2 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`505 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 515 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 14 000 | |
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