The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 42,500

€ 37,800

€ 42,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 350 CDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 200t.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Lexus IS 200t
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
183.7
180.6 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Lexus IS 200t
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.05 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Lexus IS 200t
W204
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Lexus IS 200t
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Lexus IS 200t
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
595 mi
Range
586 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
586 mi
Lexus IS 200t
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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