The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 38,500

€ 38,800

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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 220 BlueTEC
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.75 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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 220 BlueTEC
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921

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
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
47 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
892 mi
Range
637 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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).
82.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data