The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 34,300

€ 36,100

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 200 Compressor.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.9
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
107.5
180.1
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 200 Compressor
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.950

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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
519 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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