Lexus IS XE10 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203?

1999–2005 vs 2000–2007 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: IS XE10 4,400 mm, C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: IS XE10 400 l, C-Klasa W203 470 l.
Lowest consumption: IS XE10 9.3 l/100 km, C-Klasa W203 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: IS XE10 114–160 kW, C-Klasa W203 85–160 kW.
Standard equipment: IS XE10 20 items (S), C-Klasa W203 23 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus IS XE101999–2005 · 7 engines · S, Sport, SE, Limited EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus IS XE101999–2005no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,400 mm	Length4,526 mm–4,551 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm–1,725 mm	Width1,728 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,426 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,670 mm	Wheelbase2,715 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l–400 l	Trunk volume455 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,365 kg–1,540 kg	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,560 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2005	Production years2000–2007
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines10
Power	Power114–160 kW (155–218 hp)	Power85–160 kW (116–218 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · IS 200	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · IS 300	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · C 320
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed245 km/h
Trim levelsS · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · S	Items in the base trim23 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Sport	Items in the top trim30 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort5 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus IS XE10 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm, Lexus IS XE10 4,400 mm (a 151 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,715 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 470 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus IS XE10 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203?

The most frugal Lexus IS XE10 uses 9.3 l/100 km (IS 200); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 5.7 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Lexus IS XE10 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203?

The strongest Lexus IS XE10 makes 160 kW (218 hp) (IS 300); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 160 kW (218 hp) (C 320).

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