Lexus IS (2013 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2014 – 2018): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 329 hp against 310 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 2.4 L/100 km against 4.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,555 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2013 – 2016
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2014 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2014 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 17 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 181 – 310 hp | 116 – 333 hp |
| Torque | 216 – 376 Nm | 249 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.6 s | 5.4 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 230 km/h | 204 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | 2.4 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,686 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,555 – 1,695 kg | 1,395 – 1,780 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.