The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 35,800

€ 35,900

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 250 is 0 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
57 in
107.5
180.5
108.7
180.6
180.5 in
Length
180.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.87 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 CDI
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
481 mi
Range
631 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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).
133.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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