The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 34,400

€ 37,800

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
79.8
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.2
183.7
180.6 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.73 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
W204
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
524 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
81.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
132.6 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data