The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 31,000
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) Lexus IS 220d DPF
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 220d DPF is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 230
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
180.1 in
Length
180.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 230
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.24 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 230
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 220d DPF
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
175 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 230
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
20.91 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
37 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
450 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
641 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
129.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 220d DPF
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data