Lexus IS 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 377 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Lexus IS torque is 7 NM more than Mercedes C class. Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.0 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1240 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| 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`127 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`610 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 432 kg | 515 kg | |
| Lexus IS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 14 000 | |
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