The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 36,400
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 11.1 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
1440
1800
1800
1442
1810
2020
1800 mm
Width
1810 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1440 mm
Height
1442 mm
2730
4575
2840
4686
4575 mm
Length
4686 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.37 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
XE2
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.25 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
8.02 kg/bhp
9.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus IS 250
29 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
412 mi
Range
432 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
378 L
Boot Capacity
480 L








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