Lexus IS 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 252 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 380 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 8.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 980 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`127 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 26 800 | |
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