The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS F Automatic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 72,000

€ 44,900

€ 72,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 F is 2.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.7
71.5
71.5
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
71.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
57 in
107.5
183.5
108.7
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.22 %

General
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 320 CDI
XE2
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 320 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS F
417 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS F
372 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 320 CDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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9.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
9.38 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus IS F
20 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
28 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
343 mi
Range
562 mi
Lexus IS F
343 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
150.2 kWh
Lexus IS F
219.8 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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