Mercedes C class 2013 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.5 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Lexus IS) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 53 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 179 NM more than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| 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: | 41 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1530 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus IS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 30 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| 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`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 27 200 | 15 600 | |
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