The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 35,900

€ 38,500

€ 35,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 200 CDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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
184.3
180.6 in
Length
184.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Lexus IS 300h
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.24 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Lexus IS 300h
W204
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Lexus IS 300h
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.91 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
36 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
631 mi
Range
892 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
631 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 200 CDI
133.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data