Mercedes C class 2007 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus IS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 38 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 148 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 710 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: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | 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. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7000 | |
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