The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 48,500
 Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 300 d
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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 300 d.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 d
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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 300 d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.85 %
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 d
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d
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 300 d

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
463 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
463 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
113.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data