The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 31,700

€ 38,200

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 220d is just 0 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
Lexus IS 220d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.9 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 220d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %

General
Lexus IS 220d
Mercedes C 220 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
721 mi
Range
612 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
137.9 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
Mercedes C 220 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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