The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 34,300

€ 38,600

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 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
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
444 mi
Range
655 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 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








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