The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 35,800
€ 37,400
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 280.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
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 280
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.12 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
XE2
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
7.83 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
481 mi
Range
446 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
398 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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