The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)
€ 36,200
€ 33,200
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 230 is just 0 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 200d.
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 200d
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.7
70.9
70.9
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.9 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
180.6
107.5
180.5
180.6 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 200d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.63 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 200d
W204
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 200d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
148 hp
Lexus IS 200d
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200d
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 200d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200d
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 200d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
46 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
450 mi
Range
792 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
792 mi
Lexus IS 200d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 200d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
