The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 46,600
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 250 BlueTEC
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.31 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
XE2
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
854 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
854 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
98.8 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data