The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 34,300
€ 42,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.7
70.9
70.9
57
69.7
79.1
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.7 in
Height
57 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 320 CDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.82 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 320 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 320 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
