The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 36,600

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 d
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 d
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.34 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 d
XE3
Generation
W205
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 200 d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 d
No data
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 d
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 d
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 200 d
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
954 mi
Range
653 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 200 d
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).
80.3 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data