Compare Mercedes-Benz C-class W205 facelift vs Lexus IS 3 (XE30) facelift vs Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)

Mercedes-Benz C-class W205 facelift

Lexus IS 3 (XE30) facelift

Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)

Mercedes-Benz C-class W205 faceliftLexus IS 3 (XE30) faceliftLexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)
Variants
AMG C 43 4MATIC
AMG C 63 S
AMG C 63
C 160
C 180 MT
C 180
C 180d MT
C 200 4MATIC
C 200
C 200d
C 200d MT
C 220d 4MATIC
C 220d
C 300 4MATIC
C 300
C 300de
C 300e 4MATIC
C 300e
C 300d 4MATIC
C 300d
C 400 4MATIC
IS 300
IS 300 AWD
IS 300h
IS 350
IS 350 AWD
IS 200 6MT
IS 200 AT
IS 300 6MT
IS 300 5MT
IS 300 AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score80%64%52%
Pros
  • One V8 still available
  • The buggy 7G-TRONIC is gone
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Superb double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • Superb chassis and suspension setup with double-wishbones all-around
  • Wonderful I6 engines, including 2JZ-GE
  • Very easy to DIY
  • Great reliability
Cons
  • AMGs getting way over-styled
  • Non-AMG cars looked generic
  • 4MATIC AWD forced upon the driver
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Interior fit and finish unimpressive

Price

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