Lexus IS 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 38 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 148 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS and Mercedes C class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 97 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.6 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5000 | |
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