Mercedes C class 2004 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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: | 4.53 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 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): | 1`500 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
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