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C300 vs IS250This is a discussion on C300 vs IS250 within the Internal Combustion forums, part of the Website Forums category; Hey guys, I know this isn't the best place to post this since you guys probably hate both brands, but ... |
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08-30-2009, 01:18 AM
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 | C300 vs IS250 Hey guys, I know this isn't the best place to post this since you guys probably hate both brands, but i want a neutral, unbiased response (which i didnt get on other forums). So, With just basic option packages, (Price is around 35-36k) which car is better in these aspects: 1) Sportyness and Performance: IS250  : 204hp, 185 tq, 0-60: 7.9 1/4:15.59 (according to dragtimes.com)C300: 228hp, 221 tq, 0-60: 7.1 1/4: 15.01 (according to dragtimes.com) 2) Utility/Space: IS250 only good for 2-3 adults, interior very cramped, useless backseat, trunk is decent though C300: don't know...but my friends 05 C230's backseat could fit 2 average size adults atleast 3) Luxuriousness: You guys tell me  Based on the following, price aside, just looking at the car as a whole, which does the job better of being a "sport sedan"? Is the C300 an upgrade? Oh, and on freeway ramps, would both cars still lose to a Rav 4? I did a few times...not fun I drive IS250 btw |
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08-30-2009, 09:06 AM
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 | The C class is a better engineered car in every way imo. It has more luxury options, better quality, better styling, roughly the same test data as IS and about the same interior space...
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08-30-2009, 09:10 AM
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 | Voted for the C300 here!! Much better looking car and the interior quality is also better (IMO)-
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08-30-2009, 10:22 AM
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| I have driven the IS250 and the C200k, for me, it is the C class without a doubt. The Lexus feels slow, a bit heavy, the interior design is a bit random, the buttons reminds me of my 15 year old Sony home audio system. It depends on which engine the RA4 has, if it has the 3.0 V6, it will be a close call between that and the C300.
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08-30-2009, 10:35 AM
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| Mate i own a c220cdi and a c63 and i have driven a lexus is. You can not even compare them the cw204 is way way ahead. Forgot dnt even wimmer see this thread lol. |
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08-30-2009, 11:05 AM
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| I've driven a lot of W204 C-Classes and they're solid, well-engineered, comfortable, handle well and feel like a proper Mercedes.. The C-Class on a whole is the much better balanced car. I was lucky enough to take some of the C-Classes unto the Autobahn where I tried to get a perception of their high speed handling: it was top notch. I live in Europe, so I'm going to mention some European reviews of the IS. Most reviews of the Lexus IS250 in Europe have not been great. The engine is cited as being lazy and the fuel economy isn't that great because of that. Even the IS220d has gotten better reviews than the IS250 in Europe because it doesn't feel underpowered and the gas mileage is decent. From a value point of view the IS cannot be beaten, but it lacks the overall finish and balance of the C-Class. That's not only my opinion but the opinion of many testers as well (in Europe). Keep in mind that I've never driven the IS250, but plenty of reviews here didn't like it. Naturally, since this is a German car forum most members will be biased to the C-Class. But this doesn't mean we don't like the IS. The IS is most formidable only in IS350 form if you value performance and handling and value. The IS220d and IS250 versions can almost be described as "half ass attempts". The C-Class also kills the IS in attention to detail. Look at this for example: C-Class:  IS:  Hope this helps. 
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08-30-2009, 03:00 PM
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| If you want a reliable car and with a lower price buy the Lexus but as a complete package C-class is the car to have.
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08-30-2009, 03:09 PM
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| I'd take the benz easily. If you were to bring in the C350 vs. the IS300 then there could be issues, but the IS250 is so underpowered that it would be better to buy an Acura TSX over that crap any day.
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08-30-2009, 03:41 PM
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| Interesting comparo. I'd chose the C-Class only because of the superior feel of the chassis. Very agile, but rides good and feels as solid as they come. The Lexus has some interior surfaces that look and feel more luxurious, but overall the interior seems quite a bit smaller. Believe it or not the Lexus' driving position is much sportier as they went after BMW with the IS. Both offer AWD so its a wash there. C300 has more power and I've driven both (C300 as a loaner car, IS250 at Taste of Lexus event) and the C300 feels and is faster. Lexus will be more reliability if you want to count 1 extra trip to the dealer for the Benz in a year, as being less reliable. Safety, Mercedes-Benz, handling, Mercedes-Benz, dealer treatment, survey now says Mercedes-Benz. I can't find a single, overwhelming reason as to why anyone would buy the Lexus. Unless its a IS350 the Lexus isn't the car IMO. M
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08-30-2009, 03:43 PM
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| Imo, this is the most interesting poll here! 100% results (21 votes yet) for single contender, the Merc! 
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