The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 37,800
 Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 300h
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 Mercedes C 230 is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 300h
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
180.6 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 300h
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.93 %
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 300h
W204
Generation
XE3
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 300h
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h

Performance

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 300h
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data