The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 31,000
 Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) Lexus IS 220d DPF
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 230 is 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 220d DPF.
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d DPF
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
180.6 in
Length
180.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d DPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.24 %
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d DPF
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 220d DPF
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
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
641 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
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).
129.6 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 220d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data