The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 44,900
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
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 300
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.05 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
XE2
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
651 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
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
