Lexus IS 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.6 | |
| Lexus IS consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | 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. | |||
| Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine: The Toyota 2AD-FHV (2.2 D-CAT) is a powerful diesel engine, but it is also known for a number of serious reliability concerns. While it delivers strong performance, ownership costs can rise significantly once the mileage reaches around 150,000–200,000 km.
The most notorious weakness is failure of the ... More about Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
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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 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 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`075 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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