The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 36,200
€ 32,500
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 250
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
180.1
180.6 in
Length
180.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 250
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.37 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 250
W204
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 250
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 250
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
450 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
