The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 34,200
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 250
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 280.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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 280
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
446 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data