The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 37,800

€ 42,500

€ 37,800
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
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 320 CDI.
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.05 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 320 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
586 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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