The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 34,200

€ 41,100

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.911

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
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
477 mi
Range
655 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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