The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 37,800

€ 38,600

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 200t is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 230
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110.2
183.7
108.7
180.6
183.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 230
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.29 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 230
XE3
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 230
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
586 mi
Range
450 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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