The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)
€ 37,400
€ 33,200
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 280 is just 0.1 cm longer, 3 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Lexus IS 200d.
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
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 280
Lexus IS 200d
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.72 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
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 280
Lexus IS 200d
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2231 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
148 bhp
Lexus IS 200d
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
340 NM
Lexus IS 200d
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200d
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6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 200d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
446 mi
Range
792 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
792 mi
Lexus IS 200d
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
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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