2015 Lexus IS vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2015 Lexus IS

2015 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2015 Lexus IS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
250 4-Door Sport Sedan RWD	21	30	$33,993	$36,550
250 4-Door Sport Sedan AWD	20	27	$36,350	$39,085
250 4-Door Sport Sedan RWD Crafted Line	21	30	$38,614	$41,440
250 4-Door Sport Sedan AWD Crafted Line	20	27	$40,707	$43,690
350 4-Door Sedan RWD	19	28	$37,260	$40,065
350 4-Door Sedan AWD	19	26	$39,339	$42,300
250C 2-Door Convertible	21	30	$40,325	$43,360
350C 2-Door Convertible	19	27	$44,305	$47,640

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4-Door Sedan RWD C 300 Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan RWD C 300	25	34	$35,712	$38,400
4-Door Sedan RWD C 300 Luxury	25	34	$35,712	$38,400
4-Door Sedan RWD C 300 Sport	25	34	$35,712	$38,400
2-Door Coupe RWD C 250	22	31	$36,642	$39,400
4-Door Sedan 4MATIC C 300	24	31	$37,572	$40,400
4-Door Sedan 4MATIC C 300 Luxury	24	31	$37,572	$40,400
4-Door Sedan 4MATIC C 300 Sport	24	31	$37,572	$40,400
2-Door Coupe RWD C 350	20	28	$40,967	$44,050
2-Door Coupe 4MATIC C 350	19	27	$42,827	$46,050
4-Door Sedan 4MATIC C 400	21	29	$45,189	$48,590
2-Door Coupe RWD C 63 AMG	13	19	$58,590	$63,000
4-Door Sedan RWD AMG C 63	18	25	$59,427	$63,900
4-Door Sedan RWD AMG C 63 S	18	25	$66,867	$71,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

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$35,712

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

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$38,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

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$640 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Lexus IS offers a good blend of comfort, style, technology, and driving dynamics.

Forget this model's recent past; the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class takes a half-step up in size and a full step ahead of its peer set in sophistication -- and it's now one very charming luxury car.

TCC Likes

Much-improved interior design
Bold exterior design
Strong V-6 engine

Knockout good looks inside and out
Excellent steering
Improved interior design

TCC Dislikes

No manual transmission
Hybrid unavailable in the U.S.
Spindle grille can be overpowering for some

Very near the E-Class in price
COMAND infotainment continues to lag
Back seat isn't all that usable

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

33.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.2

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

Length, Overall (in)

184.5

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3417

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

241 @ 5550

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.86

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7.0 (Est)

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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