Lexus IS 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 52 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.4 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, 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 klase 2011 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 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 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 8000 | |
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