The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 32,500
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) Lexus IS 250
€ 38,200
 Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 CDI
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
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 220 CDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.43 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 CDI
XE2
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.811
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 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
612 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data