The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

€ 34,200
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 250
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 350 CDI.
Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
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 350 CDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.54 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

General

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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 350 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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