2021 Lexus IS vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$39,050 | MSRP$41,600 |
Average price$40,116 | Average price$45,087 |
Listings29 | Listings61 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2021 Lexus IS Reviews SummaryThe new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3715 lbs | Curb Weight3472 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.8 in |
Length185.4 in | Length184.5 in |
Width72.4 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase111.8 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1158 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,050 | $41,600 |
Average price | $40,116 | $45,087 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3715 lbs | 3472 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 184.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1158 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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