Mercedes C class 2011 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 4 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 58 NM more than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class and Lexus IS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 378 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 97 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 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`020 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7000 | |
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