The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 38,600
€ 42,000
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 280
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
184.3
108.7
180.6
184.3 in
Length
180.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 280
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.67 %
General
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 280
XE3
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.31 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
533 mi
Range
436 mi
Lexus IS 200t
533 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
