Mercedes C class 2007 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 24 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| 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 2007 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 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class and Lexus IS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 378 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 97 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7000 | |
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