The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 70,600

€ 36,200

€ 70,600
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 F is 2.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 230
55.7
71.5
71.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
71.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
107.5
183.5
108.7
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 230
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.24 %

General
Lexus IS F
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 230
V8 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
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS F
417 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Lexus IS F
372 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 230
168 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
9.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
9.38 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS F
21 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
349 mi
Range
450 mi
Lexus IS F
349 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
216 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 F
216 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS F
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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