The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
€ 38,500

€ 37,500

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.75 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.911

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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
47 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
892 mi
Range
833 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 220 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