The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 31,900
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.7 in
Height
56.8 in
107.5
180.1
111.8
184.5
180.1 in
Length
184.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.19 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
XE2
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 160
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
412 mi
Range
490 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
185.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
