2020 LEXUS IS 300 | IS 350 VS. 2020 MERCEDES BENZ C 300

PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY

When it comes to warranties, there's no comparison. The Lexus IS has a reassuring six-year or 70,000-mile powertrain warranty for the engine and driveline, while the C 300 has a shorter four-year or 50,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Powerful engine: The Lexus IS 300 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine that generates 241 horsepower at 5,800 RPM. The IS 300 also has a 3.5-liter V6 option with AWD that produces 260 horsepower at 6,000 RPM. The 2020 Lexus IS 350 comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6  engine that produces 311 horsepower at 6,600 RPM. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C 300 comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine makes 255 horsepower at 5,800 RPM.

Tight turning diameter: The Lexus IS 300 and IS 350 may be easier to maneuver in tight spaces because its 34.2-inch turning diameter is 2.6 feet smaller than that of the Mercedes-Benz. As such, it may be a better car for urban driving.

SAVINGS

The Lexus IS 300 and IS 350 are projected to hold their value better than the Mercedes-Benz C 300 as time progresses. With lower projected depreciation and repair costs, the IS offers a substantially better five-year estimated cost of ownership.

 VALUE   
  Lexus IS 300 Lexus IS 350         Mercedes-Benz C 300
 Depreciation $17,547 $21,015 $29,584
 Taxes & Fees $2,541 $3,005 $3,125
 Financing $5,870 $7,101 $7,420
 Repairs $1,130 $937 $2,585
 Total 5-Year Cost to Own $53,217 $59,135 $67,437
 

SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE

Mercedes-Benz's best safety protection comes at a serious cost, as you'll need to purchase their Driver Assistance Package ($1,700), which requires you to purchase their Multimedia Package ($1,250) and Premium Package ($1,500). Lexus has gone a different route, including Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) as standard so you can feel more secure with premium driver assistance features without paying extra.

 

MEASUREMENTS

With 3.1 inches more front legroom and 1.1 inches of extra headroom, the Lexus IS offers more space to stretch out than the Mercedes-Benz C 300.

 INTERIOR DIMENSIONS  
  Lexus IS 300, IS 350  Mercedes-Benz C 300
 Headroom-Front (in) 38.2 37.1
 Legroom-Front (in) 44.8 41.7
 Shoulder Room- Front (in) 55.9 55.3
 

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

The amazing crystal-clear audio of the 15-speaker Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound Audio System in the Lexus IS is the clear choice for even the most demanding of audiophiles over the C 300's available Burmester 13-speaker system.

 

After all of this, it seems pretty clear that the 2020 Lexus IS 300 and the 2020 Lexus IS 350 outshine the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C 300 in some pretty key areas. With more power, more comfort, more safety features, long term value, and a better warranty it makes no sense to go with anything but the IS 300 or IS 350. Come in today to Hennessy Lexus of Atlanta to see for yourself.