2017 Lexus IS vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2017 Lexus IS

2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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RWD IS Turbo F Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD IS Turbo	22	32	$35,178	$37,825
RWD IS Turbo F Sport	22	32	$35,178	$37,825
AWD IS 300	19	26	$37,386	$40,200
AWD IS 300 F Sport	19	26	$37,386	$40,200
RWD IS 350	19	28	$38,474	$41,370
RWD IS 350 F Sport	19	28	$38,474	$41,370
AWD IS 350	19	26	$40,488	$43,535
AWD IS 350 F Sport	19	26	$40,488	$43,535

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Sedan with Sport Pkg C 300

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedan C 300	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
Sedan with Luxury Pkg C 300	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
Sedan with Sport Pkg C 300	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
4MATIC Sedan C 300	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
4MATIC Sedan with Luxury Pkg C 300	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
4MATIC Sedan with Sport Pkg C 300	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
Coupe C 300	23	30	$39,665	$42,650
4MATIC Coupe C 300	23	29	$41,525	$44,650
Sedan C 350e	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050
Sedan with Luxury Pkg C 350e	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050
Cabriolet C 300	23	31	$47,337	$50,900
4MATIC Sedan AMG C 43	20	28	$48,360	$52,000
4MATIC Cabriolet C 300	22	29	$49,197	$52,900
4MATIC Coupe AMG C 43	20	28	$51,615	$55,500
4MATIC Cabriolet AMG C 43	19	26	$56,172	$60,400
Sedan AMG C 63	18	25	$60,636	$65,200
Coupe AMG C 63	17	23	$62,310	$67,000
Sedan AMG C 63 S	18	24	$67,704	$72,800
Cabriolet AMG C 63	17	22	$67,751	$72,850
Coupe AMG C 63 S	17	23	$69,750	$75,000
Cabriolet AMG C 63 S	17	22	$75,191	$80,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,178

$36,735

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,825

$39,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$630 / month

$658 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Lexus IS gets a new face and more advanced safety features that help it become a viable rival to German and American competitors.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now.

TCC Likes

Impressive base content
Good looks
Exceptional 8-speed automatic

Drop-dead drop-top new this year
Good looks everywhere
Plenty of powertrain options

TCC Dislikes

No standard rearview camera
Awkward powertrain walk
Expensive features

No manual transmission
Can get expensive in a hurry
Cramped rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

88.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

32.2

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

Front Leg Room (in)

44.8

41.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

110.2

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

183.7

184.5

Height, Overall (in)

56.3

56.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.8

12.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

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)

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

35.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/35YR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02-A

Front Tire Size

P225/40YR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02-A

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3583

3417

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1650

273 @ 1300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

241 @ 5800

241 @ 5550

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.60

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.13

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.92

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.06

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.72

2.86

Trans Order Code

427

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.73

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus IS

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.8

6.3

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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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