The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 35,800

€ 36,400

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.49 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
XE2
Generation
W205
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 200 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
481 mi
Range
670 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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).
78.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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