Lexus ES300 vs Mercedes-Benz C240
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Mercedes-Benz C240
Overview
| Spec | Lexus ES300300 | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 300 | C240 Luxury |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | flex-fuel (premium unleaded required/E85) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2003 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lexus ES300300 | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,725 (best) | $32,650 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lexus ES300300 | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 16.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Lexus ES300300 | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp (best) | 168 hp |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft (best) | 177 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2.6 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lexus ES300300 | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.5 cu ft (best) | 12.2 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,439 lbs | 3,360 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in (best) | 106.9 in |
| Length | 191.1 in (best) | 178.2 in |
| Width | 71.3 in (best) | 68 in |
| Height | 57.3 in (best) | 55.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lexus ES300300 | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Lexus ES300 | Mercedes-Benz C240 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 $31,725 MSRP(Currently comparing) | C240 Luxury $32,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | C240 Luxury $34,150 MSRP |
| 3 | — | C240 Luxury 4MATIC $33,850 MSRP |
| 4 | — | C240 Luxury 4MATIC $35,350 MSRP |