The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 34,300
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) Lexus IS 250
€ 48,300
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300

ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
70.9
70.9
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.1 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.834
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
121.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data