The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 33,200
€ 37,400
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus IS 200d is just 0 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 280
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.9 in
107.5
180.5
108.7
180.6
180.5 in
Length
180.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 280
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %
General
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 280
XE2
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d
24.05 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
46 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
792 mi
Range
446 mi
Lexus IS 200d
792 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
104.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200d
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
