The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 31,900
€ 38,500
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 160 is 0.2 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 300h
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.2
184.3
184.5 in
Length
184.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 300h
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.96 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 300h
W205
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 300h
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
490 mi
Range
892 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
87.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
