The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 38,500

€ 35,900

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 CDI
56.3
71.3
79.8
57
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
110.2
184.3
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 200 CDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.24 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.811

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
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
No data
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 CDI
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
892 mi
Range
631 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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).
133.7 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data