The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 34,200
€ 32,500
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Lexus IS 250 is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.2
183.7
111.8
184.5
183.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.41 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
XE3
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
477 mi
Range
447 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
108 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
