The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 31,000

€ 48,300

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 220d DPF is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
57 in
107.5
180.1
108.7
180.6
180.1 in
Length
180.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.31 %

General
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
XE2
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
175 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
20.91 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
641 mi
Range
586 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
641 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
144 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
129.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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