The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 38,800

€ 38,500

€ 38,800
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 220 BlueTEC is 0.2 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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 220 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 300h
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.75 %

General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 300h
W205
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 300h
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
20.34 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
59 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
49 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
637 mi
Range
892 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
637 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
87.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
82.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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