The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Lexus IS F Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 36,200
€ 72,000
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 230 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Lexus IS F.
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS F
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.7
71.5
71.5
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.5 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
180.6
107.5
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS F
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.24 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS F
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS F
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
417 hp
Lexus IS F
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Lexus IS F
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS F
149 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS F
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
9.38 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus IS F
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
28 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
450 mi
Range
343 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
343 mi
Lexus IS F
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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus IS F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Lexus IS F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft








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