Lexus IS 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 8 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 279 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.0 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 28 200 | |
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