The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 44,900

€ 70,600

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus IS F.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS F
57
69.7
79.1
55.7
71.5
71.5
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.5 in
57 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
180.6
107.5
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS F
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.22 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS F
W204
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS F
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
417 hp
Lexus IS F
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Lexus IS F
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS F
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS F
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
9.38 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
32 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus IS F
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
28 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
562 mi
Range
349 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
349 mi
Lexus IS F
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus IS F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft








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