The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 32,500
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) Lexus IS 250
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.07 %
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
17 mpg
city
60 mpg
31 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
863 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
74 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data