The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 48,300
€ 38,500
€ 48,300
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 9.4 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 1.8 cm taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
1448
1770
2008
1430
1810
2027
1770 mm
Width
1810 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1448 mm
Height
1430 mm
2760
4586
2800
4680
4586 mm
Length
4680 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.17 %
General
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
W204
Generation
XE3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2494 CC
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
220 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 bhp
220 bhp
Lexus IS 300h
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
NM
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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7.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
7.61 kg/bhp
7.64 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
67 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
31 mpg
city
66 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
586 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
976 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
144 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).
79.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
79.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data



















