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Spec height1 1.44 m 2
1 1.447 m Spec height1
 + 0.7 cm
+ 3 cm 2 1.8 m Spec width2
1 1.77 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan 2011 - 2014
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Sedan
Gen. 3.1 | 2011 - 2014
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Lexus IS Sedan 2005 - 2013
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IS
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2005 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) Sedan 2011 vs. Lexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) Sedan 2011 is 3 cm narrower and 0.7 cm higher compared to Lexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005. It offers 26% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
458.6 cm
+1.1
Length
457.5 cm
177 cm
Width2
180 cm
+3
200.8 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
144.7 cm
+0.7
Height1
144 cm
276 cm
+3
Wheelbase
273 cm
11.2 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1480 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
475 l
+26%
Cargo volume EU4
378 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 33052
Price EU7
€ --
$ 34800
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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