The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 33,200

€ 42,500

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus IS 200d is just 0 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.7
70.9
70.9
57
69.7
79.1
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
107.5
180.5
108.7
180.6
180.5 in
Length
180.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %

General
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
XE2
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
251 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d
24.05 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
46 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
792 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus IS 200d
792 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
104.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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