The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 37,800

€ 36,100

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 300h is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 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 300h
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.21 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
XE3
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.950

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
954 mi
Range
519 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data