Lexus IS 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus IS) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Mercedes C class), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 53 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 179 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Lexus IS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Lexus IS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 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 and Mercedes C class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 174 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| 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`130 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 26 800 | |
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