Compare Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 facelift vs Lexus IS 3 (XE30) facelift vs Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)

Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 facelift

Lexus IS 3 (XE30) facelift

Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)

Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 faceliftLexus IS 3 (XE30) faceliftLexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)
Variants
C 30 CDI AMG
C 55 AMG
C 180 Kompressor MT
C 180 Kompressor
C 200 CDI MT
C 200 CDI
C 200 CDI DPF
C 200 CDI DPF MT
C 200 CGI MT
C 200 Kompressor MT
C 200 Kompressor
C 220 CDI MT
C 220 CDI
C 220 CDI DPF
C 220 CDI DPF MT
C 230 MT
C 230
C 230 Kompressor MT US
C 230 Kompressor US
C 230 Kompressor MT
C 240 MT
C 240 4MATIC
C 240
C 270 CDI MT
C 270 CDI
C 280 MT
C 280 4MATIC
C 280
C 320 MT
C 320 4MATIC
C 320
C 320 CDI MT
C 320 CDI
C 350 MT
C 350 4MATIC
C 350
IS 300
IS 300 AWD
IS 350
IS 350 AWD
IS 500 F Sport
IS 200 6MT
IS 200 AT
IS 300 6MT
IS 300 5MT
IS 300 AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score76%81%52%
Pros
  • Reintroduction of C55 AMG
  • Slightly less rusty
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Fantastic infotainment system
  • Lots of standard driver-assistance features
  • Excellent ride quality
  • New V8-powered IS 500 F Sport
  • Superb chassis and suspension setup with double-wishbones all-around
  • Wonderful I6 engines, including 2JZ-GE
  • Very easy to DIY
  • Great reliability
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Troublesome 7G-Tronic transmission
  • Non-AMG models still looked "off"
  • Lack of storage space
  • Awkward touchpad controller
  • Interior fit and finish unimpressive

Price

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