The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 33,200
€ 36,300
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 200d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180.
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 180
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.7 in
Height
56.8 in
107.5
180.5
111.8
184.5
180.5 in
Length
184.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 180
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
General
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 180
XE2
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
148 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 180
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d
24.05 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
46 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
792 mi
Range
472 mi
Lexus IS 200d
792 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
104.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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