The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 45,400

€ 37,800

€ 45,400
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.7 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
W204
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.830
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 350 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
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.44 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
135.8 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135.8 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data