The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 38,500
€ 37,400
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Lexus IS 300h
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 300h
Mercedes C 280
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.45 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 280
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 280
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 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
No data
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 280
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
892 mi
Range
446 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
