The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
€ 38,500
€ 34,500
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180
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
184.3
111.8
184.5
184.3 in
Length
184.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.28 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180
XE3
Generation
W205
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910
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
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
892 mi
Range
432 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
