The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 34,200

€ 35,600

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 250 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
79.8
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.2
183.7
108.7
180.6
183.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.85 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
XE3
Generation
W204
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.952

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
477 mi
Range
573 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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