The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 35,800

€ 41,500

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 d.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 d
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 220 d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.18 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 d
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921

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
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 d
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
481 mi
Range
579 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
579 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
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).
90.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 220 d
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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