Lexus IS (2012 – 2014) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (2011 – 2014): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 487 hp against 422 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.8 s. The Lexus IS has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG uses less fuel, from 12.0 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2012 – 2014
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
2011 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2014 | 2011 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 422 hp | 457 – 487 hp |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 599 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 4.3 – 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,707 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,766 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,715 kg | 1,730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.