The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 38,500
€ 46,600
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 300h is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 250 d
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.2
184.3
111.8
184.5
184.3 in
Length
184.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 250 d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.19 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 250 d
XE3
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 250 d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 d
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 250 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
55 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
976 mi
Range
647 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
647 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
