Compare Lexus IS vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 31 MPG

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.4 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Range

N/A

Range

10 miles

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

10.8 ft³

Trunk Volume

11.8 ft³

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5200 rpm

275 hp @ 5550 rpm

Torque

258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm

443 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,715 lbs

3,924 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

25 MPG

30 MPG

City

21 MPG

N/A

Highway

31 MPG

N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.4 Tons/yr

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.4 gallons

13.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

365.4 miles

N/A

Cruising Range Highway

539.4 miles

N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range

N/A

10 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

185.4 in

184.5 in

Height

56.5 in

56.8 in

Max Width

72.4 in

72.1 in

Front Width

62.2 in

61.5 in

Rear Width

62 in

60.4 in

Wheelbase

110.2 in

111.4 in

Ground Clearance

5.5 in

N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

44.8 in

41.7 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.2 in

40.9 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

55.9 in

55.3 in

Front Seat Hip Room

54.3 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

32.2 in

35.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

36.9 in

37.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

53.4 in

55 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

54 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

10.8 ft³

11.8 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

34.2 ft

36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 8.5"

18" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P235/45VR18

P225/45HR18

Rear Tire

P235/45VR18

P245/40HR18

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

Atomic Silver
Caviar
Cloudburst Gray
Eminent White Pearl
Grecian Water
Iridium
Matador Red Mica

Black
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A

Brilliant Blue Metallic
Diamond Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
Glazed Caramel, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
Glazed Carmel, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
Rioja Red, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim

Black, Leather Upholstery
Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Crystal Grey/Black, Leather Upholstery
Crystal Grey/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Optional

Premium Sound System

Standard

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Seats

Not Available

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Optional

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Not Available

Optional

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Optional

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Optional

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Not Available

Optional

Seat Memory

Optional

Universal Garage Door Opener

Optional

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

6 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

6 Years / 70,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

1 Years / 10,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare Lexus IS vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Battery Range & Charge Times

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary