The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 42,000
€ 70,600
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600
ⓘ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 280 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Lexus IS F.
Mercedes C 280
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 280
Lexus IS F
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.9 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS F
W204
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS F
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
417 hp
Lexus IS F
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Lexus IS F
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS F
151 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS F
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
9.38 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus IS F
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
436 mi
Range
349 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
349 mi
Lexus IS F
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).
216 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus IS F
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
