The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 38,800
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 220 BlueTEC.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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 220 BlueTEC
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.76 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
XE2
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
17 mpg
city
49 mpg
31 mpg
highway
69 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
412 mi
Range
637 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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).
82.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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
