The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 32,500
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) Lexus IS 250
€ 34,400
 Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus IS 250 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
180.1 in
Length
180.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.13 %
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
XE2
Generation
W204
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
524 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
524 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data