The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 37,800
€ 53,800
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 400
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 400
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.28 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 400
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 400
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
No data
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 400
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
954 mi
Range
513 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
