Lexus IS XE40 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W206?

2020–present vs 2021–present · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: IS XE40 4,710 mm, C-Klasa W206 4,842 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: IS XE40 450 l, C-Klasa W206 490 l.
Lowest consumption: IS XE40 5.4 l/100 km, C-Klasa W206 0.8 l/100 km.
Power: IS XE40 162–347 kW, C-Klasa W206 120–500 kW.
Standard equipment: IS XE40 27 items (Standard), C-Klasa W206 35 items (Avantgarde).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus IS XE402020–present · 7 engines · Standard, Premium, Luxury, F Sport DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2062021–present · 10 engines · Avantgarde, AMG LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus IS XE402020–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2062021–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,710 mm	Length4,751 mm–4,842 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,820 mm–1,900 mm
Height	Height1,425 mm–1,435 mm	Height1,437 mm–1,455 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,800 mm	Wheelbase2,865 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume306 l–450 l	Trunk volume315 l–490 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,765 kg	Curb weight1,625 kg–2,165 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l	Fuel tank50 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines10
Power	Power162–347 kW (220–472 hp)	Power120–500 kW (163–680 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–5.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · IS 300h	Lowest consumption0.8 l/100 km · C 300 e
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · IS 500	Best 0–100 km/h3.4 s · AMG C 63 S E Performance
Top speed	Top speed270 km/h	Top speed280 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Avantgarde
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Standard	Items in the base trim35 · Avantgarde
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Standard	Items in the top trim36 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 12
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✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 7
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Voice Control	Voice Control—	Voice Control✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights7 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic High Beam	Automatic High Beam✓	Automatic High Beam—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety2 · 7
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus IS XE40 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W206?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W206 4,842 mm, Lexus IS XE40 4,710 mm (a 132 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,865 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 490 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus IS XE40 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W206?

The most frugal Lexus IS XE40 uses 5.4 l/100 km (IS 300h); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W206 0.8 l/100 km (C 300 e).

Which is more powerful — Lexus IS XE40 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W206?

The strongest Lexus IS XE40 makes 347 kW (472 hp) (IS 500); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W206 500 kW (680 hp) (AMG C 63 S E Performance).

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