The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 44,800

€ 37,800

€ 44,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 300 is 0.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300
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
183.7
184.5 in
Length
183.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
Lexus IS 300h
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.33 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 300
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 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 300
Lexus IS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300
119.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data