The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
€ 37,400
€ 31,000
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 280 is 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 220d DPF.
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 220d DPF
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.1
70.9
70.9
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 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 280
Lexus IS 220d DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.31 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 220d DPF
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 220d DPF
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
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 220d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d DPF
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
446 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
641 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
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).
129.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 220d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
