The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 300h
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
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 320 CDI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 320 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 320 CDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
No data
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 320 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 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).
141.9 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 320 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