The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 37,800

€ 36,000

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 220 CDI.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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 220 CDI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.5 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 CDI
XE3
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.8 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
20.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
954 mi
Range
695 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
695 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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