Lexus IS XE20 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

2005–2013 vs 2007–2014 · Sedan/Convertible vs Sedan/Coupe/Wagon

In short

Length: IS XE20 4,660 mm, C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: IS XE20 400 l, C-Klasa W204 485 l.
Lowest consumption: IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km, C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: IS XE20 110–311 kW, C-Klasa W204 100–336 kW.
Standard equipment: IS XE20 27 items (Base), C-Klasa W204 27 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus IS XE202005–2013 · 9 engines · Base, Executive, Sport, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, AMG SportpaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus IS XE202005–2013no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,575 mm–4,660 mm	Length4,581 mm–4,611 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm–1,815 mm	Width1,770 mm–1,795 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,406 mm–1,462 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,730 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume378 l–400 l	Trunk volume450 l–485 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,805 kg	Curb weight1,475 kg–1,730 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l	Fuel tank59 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2013	Production years2007–2014
Body type	Body typeSedan, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines10
Power	Power110–311 kW (150–423 hp)	Power100–336 kW (136–457 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–5.0	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · IS 200d	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · IS F	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · C 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed270 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Base	Items in the base trim27 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Luxury	Items in the top trim35 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
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 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus IS XE20 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

Length: Lexus IS XE20 4,660 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm (a 49 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,730 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 400 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus IS XE20 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The most frugal Lexus IS XE20 uses 5.8 l/100 km (IS 200d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Lexus IS XE20 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The strongest Lexus IS XE20 makes 311 kW (423 hp) (IS F); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 336 kW (457 hp) (C 63 AMG).

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