Lexus IS 300 Sedan RWD vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 250 Sport
![]() Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 250 Sport $35,800MSRP | ![]() Lexus IS 300 Sedan RWD $30,280MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 250 Sport $35,800MSRP | Lexus IS 300 Sedan RWD $30,280MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2012 | Years produced2001-2005 |
MSRP$35,800 | MSRP$30,280 |
Average price$8,823 | Average price$10,508 |
Listings170 | Listings38 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 201 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 215 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower201 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower215 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 201 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 215 hp I6 |
Torque229 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm | Torque218 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower201 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower215 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.4 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight3428 lbs | Curb Weight3270 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height55.5 in |
Length180.8 in | Length176.6 in |
Width69.7 in | Width67.7 in |
Wheelbase108.7 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
![]() Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 250 Sport $35,800MSRP | ![]() Lexus IS 300 Sedan RWD $30,280MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 250 Sport $35,800MSRP | Lexus IS 300 Sedan RWD $30,280MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 2012 | 2001-2005 |
MSRP | $35,800 | $30,280 |
Average price | $8,823 | $10,508 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 201 hp I4 | 3.0L 215 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 5500 rpm | 215 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 201 hp I4 | 3.0L 215 hp I6 |
Torque | 229 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm | 218 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 5500 rpm | 215 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 21 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.4 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 3428 lbs | 3270 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 55.5 in |
Length | 180.8 in | 176.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 67.7 in |
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 105.1 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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