The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

€ 38,500
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus IS 300h
€ 33,400
 Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
71.3
79.8
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
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 (18 - ..)
110.2
184.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
184.3 in
Length
180.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.86 %
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

General

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.913
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
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.24 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
29.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
892 mi
Range
764 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
98.8 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data