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 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | |
| 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: | 4.53 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: | 455 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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: | 2`020 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`585 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 490 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Lexus IS. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
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