Lexus IS (2005 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 367 hp against 310 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lexus IS uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,570 kg against 1,635 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2005 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2012 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 – 310 hp | 367 hp |
| Torque | 251 – 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 – 8.9 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 215 – 230 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 9.8 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,570 – 1,599 kg | 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.