The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 32,500
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) Lexus IS 250
€ 40,000
 Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Code
M 271.860
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
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
573 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
121.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data