The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 34,300
€ 53,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 400.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 400
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 400
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 400
XE2
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 400
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 400
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
562 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 400
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
