2020 Lexus IS vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2020 Lexus IS

#10 in Luxury Small Sedans

2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class

#6 in Luxury Small Sedans

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IS 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS IS 300 AWD	18	24	$38,139	$41,010
IS IS 300 F SPORT AWD	18	24	$38,139	$41,010
IS IS 300 F SPORT RWD	21	30	$35,861	$38,560
IS IS 300 RWD	21	30	$35,861	$38,560
IS IS 350 AWD	19	26	$41,240	$44,345
IS IS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$41,240	$44,345
IS IS 350 F SPORT RWD	20	28	$39,229	$42,180
IS IS 350 RWD	20	28	$39,229	$42,180

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A 220 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A-Class A 220 4MATIC Sedan	24	34	$32,712	$34,800
A-Class A 220 Sedan	24	35	$30,832	$32,800
A-Class AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan	24	31	$42,253	$44,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,139

$32,712

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,010

$34,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$684 / month

$580 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Lexus IS is polished and poised, but ultimately short on compelling qualities.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan is the most affordable new Mercedes on sale. Its three-pointed star will be the attraction, but there’s plenty to stick around for after.

TCC Likes

Good features
Decent lines
IS 350's powertrain

Good looks
Reasonable price (for a Mercedes)
Handsome interior

TCC Dislikes

Average base engine
Can get expensive
Cramped rear seat

Cramped rear seat
Lots of spendy extras
Modest performance

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

32.2

33.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

Front Leg Room (in)

44.8

41.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

57.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

61.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

184.3

179.1

Height, Overall (in)

56.3

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

110.2

107.4

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

8.6

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

11.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P205/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P205/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3737

3395

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

3.5 L/211

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6600

188 @ 5800

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 2000

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

6.36

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

3.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

13.95

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

10.04

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

4.34

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

2.51

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

15.95

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.77

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Sedan

Vehicle Name

Lexus IS

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.5

6.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

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

2020 Lexus IS

2020 IS available
Bonus: $3,000 Lexus Cash
Financing: 0% for 60 months
Leases: From $309 per month for 36 months

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2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2021 A-Class orders open
Rebates: $1,000 loyalty bonus
Finance: From 0% for 36 mo.
Lease: From $349/month

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