The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 35,800

€ 38,900

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 0.1 cm shorter, 3 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1425
1800
1800
1444
1770
2008
1800 mm
Width
1770 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1425 mm
Height
1444 mm
2730
4585
2760
4586
4585 mm
Length
4586 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.62 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
XE2
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
7.83 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Lexus IS 250
34 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
481 mi
Range
719 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
398 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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