The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
€ 34,200
€ 33,700
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
XE3
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.812

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
477 mi
Range
719 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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