Mercedes C class 2013 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 38 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 150 NM more than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 8.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 4.1 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 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 2 cm longer than the Lexus IS, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.82 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): | 2`135 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 15 800 | |
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