The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)
€ 42,000

€ 33,200

€ 42,000
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
69.7
79.1
56.7
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
108.7
180.6
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
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
W204
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic 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 272.948
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
151 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200d
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 200d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
46 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
33 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
436 mi
Range
792 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
792 mi
Lexus IS 200d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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
178.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 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









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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