The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 33,200
 Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13) Lexus IS 200d
€ 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 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 200d.
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
180.6 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %
Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
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 280
Lexus IS 200d
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Lexus IS 200d
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200d

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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
46 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data