The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 37,800
€ 41,500
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Lexus IS 300h is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.2
183.7
111.8
184.5
183.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.86 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200
XE3
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
No data
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.82 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
18.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 200
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
954 mi
Range
418 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
418 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















