2021 Lexus IS vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2021 Lexus IS

2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class

#5 in Luxury Small Sedans

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IS 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS IS 300 AWD	19	26	$38,178	$41,050
IS IS 300 RWD	21	31	$36,318	$39,050
IS IS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$41,805	$44,950
IS IS 350 F SPORT RWD	20	28	$39,945	$42,950

A 220 4MATIC Sedan

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,178

$33,973

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,050

$35,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$684 / month

$599 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Lexus IS doesn’t gain any ground on the more performance-oriented compact sedans, but it’s priced right.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A220 gives shoppers a taste of luxury in a small sedan package.

TCC Likes

Improved infotainment access
Sporty steering and handling
Good standard features

Well equipped
Turbo-4 balances power and economy
Good steering

TCC Dislikes

AWD hump in driver’s footwell
Competition does it better
Recycled powertrains

No AMGs
Expensive AMG Line cosmetic option
Driver Assistance packages other packages

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

57.4

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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

110.2

107.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

61.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

185.4

179.1

Height, Overall (in)

56.7

56.9

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

8.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

11.6

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

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P205/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P205/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3847

3395

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 2000

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

15.95

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

6.36

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus IS

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC 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

8.0

6.3

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

2021 Lexus IS

2022 Lexus IS expected soon; 2021s available
Lease: None available
Rebate: No cash rebates
Finance: From 2.49% APR

2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class

A-Class being discontinued
Lease: From $429/month
Rebates: No cash incentives
Finance: No finance incentives

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