The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 34,300
€ 34,100
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 180 BlueTEC.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 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 180 BlueTEC
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.18 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
XE2
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
19 mpg
city
52 mpg
34 mpg
highway
69 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
444 mi
Range
670 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 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
