The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 32,500
€ 36,200
€ 32,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus IS 250 is just 1.1 cm shorter, 3 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Mercedes C 230.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
1440
1800
1800
1444
1770
2008
1800 mm
Width
1770 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1440 mm
Height
1444 mm
2730
4575
2760
4586
4575 mm
Length
4586 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.38 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
XE2
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.66 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
8.02 kg/bhp
7.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
412 mi
Range
450 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
185.7 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 250
185.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
378 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
