Lexus IS (2008 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (2007 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 457 hp against 423 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.8 s. The Lexus IS has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.4 L/100 km against 15.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,675 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,724 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is 66 mm longer than the Lexus IS.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2008 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 423 hp | 457 hp |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 600 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 15.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,819 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,766 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,675 kg | 1,730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.