The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
€ 34,200
€ 33,900
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 180
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 180
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
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 180
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
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 180
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
477 mi
Range
510 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
510 mi
Mercedes C 180
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).
94.8 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
