The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 31,900
€ 34,300
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 160 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.1 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
1442
1810
2020
1440
1800
1800
1810 mm
Width
1800 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1442 mm
Height
1440 mm
2840
4686
2730
4575
4686 mm
Length
4575 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
14.68 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
W205
Generation
XE2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 160
210 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
10.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
10.98 kg/bhp
7.98 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 160
54 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
490 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
444 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
378 L








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