Mercedes C class 2013 vs Lexus IS 2016
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 8 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 279 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.0 l/100km | 4.3 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 7.20 € | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1530 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class and Lexus IS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 306 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 174 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: | 2`195 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 14 200 | |
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