The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 37,800

€ 35,800

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 200t is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
79.8
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.2
183.7
108.7
180.6
183.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.5 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
XE3
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.913

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
29.7 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
586 mi
Range
748 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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