The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 34,300
€ 39,800
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 280.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
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 280
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.66 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
446 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
