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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
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
180.1
108.7
180.6
180.1 in
Length
180.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.37 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
XE2
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
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
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
