The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 250C is 2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 Convertible.
Lexus IS 250C
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
55.7
70.9
70.9
55.5
71.3
79.4
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.7 in
Height
55.5 in
107.5
182.5
111.8
184.5
182.5 in
Length
184.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.77 %

General
Lexus IS 250C
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
XE2
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Convertible
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
19.41 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
26 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
501 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
501 mi
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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