The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 35,800
€ 39,200
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
56.8 in
107.5
180.5
111.8
184.5
180.5 in
Length
184.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.73 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200
XE2
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200
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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 200
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
481 mi
Range
455 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
455 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
