The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 300h
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 37,800
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 slightly. The Lexus IS 300h is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 230
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
183.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 230
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.93 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 230
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
No data
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 230
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
450 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
81.4 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 300h
81.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data