The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 34,200

€ 44,900

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 2.1 cm shorter and 1.2 cm lower.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
1430
1810
2027
1442
1810
2020
1810 mm
Width
1810 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1430 mm
Height
1442 mm
2800
4665
2840
4686
4665 mm
Length
4686 mm
2800 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.25 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
XE3
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
242 bhp
Mercedes C 300
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1300 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
370 NM
Mercedes C 300
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
7.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.28 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
7.59 kg/bhp
6.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Lexus IS 250
33 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 300
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
477 mi
Range
651 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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