The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,500
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) Lexus IS 250
€ 41,100
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI 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
56.9 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.911
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
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
655 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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