Lexus ES330 vs Mercedes-Benz C280
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2007 Mercedes-Benz C280
Overview
| Spec | Lexus ES330300 | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 300 | C280 Luxury |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2007 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lexus ES330300 | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,300 (best) | $33,400 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lexus ES330300 | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 16.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Lexus ES330300 | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 218 hp | 228 hp (best) |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft (best) | 221 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.3 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lexus ES330300 | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.5 cu ft (best) | 12.2 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,472 lbs | 3,460 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 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 ES330300 | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 4 |
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 ES330 | Mercedes-Benz C280 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 $32,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | C280 Luxury $33,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | C280 Luxury 4MATIC $35,200 MSRP |
Lexus ES330 vs Mercedes-Benz C280 FAQ
- Which is better: 2006 Lexus ES330 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 Lexus ES330 vs 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2006 Lexus ES330 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Lexus ES330 starts lower at $32,300.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 Lexus ES330 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- The 2006 Lexus ES330 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (32,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 Lexus ES330 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- The 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2006 Lexus ES330 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- The 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 leads on horsepower in this comparison (228).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 Lexus ES330 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- The 2006 Lexus ES330 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).