The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
€ 36,200

€ 31,700

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 0.1 cm longer, 3 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Lexus IS 220d.
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d
1444
1770
2008
1440
1800
1800
1770 mm
Width
1800 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1444 mm
Height
1440 mm
2760
4586
2730
4585
4586 mm
Length
4585 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.64 %

General
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d
W204
Generation
XE2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d
V6 petrol 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
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
2231 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 bhp
175 bhp
Lexus IS 220d
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
245 NM
400 NM
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
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7.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
7.66 kg/bhp
9.23 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
50 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
450 mi
Range
721 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
721 mi
Lexus IS 220d
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
398 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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