Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2000 – 2004) vs Lexus IS (2001 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 218 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,405 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2000 – 2004
|
Lexus
IS
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 21 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 117 – 218 hp | 155 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 217 – 400 Nm | 195 – 288 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 12.3 s | 8.4 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 249 km/h | 215 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 12.0 L/100 km | 9.8 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 – 4,529 mm | 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,427 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,380 – 1,600 kg | 1,405 – 1,515 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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