The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 31,900
€ 35,800
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.1
70.9
70.9
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.8 in
Height
56.1 in
111.8
184.5
107.5
180.5
184.5 in
Length
180.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
W205
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
490 mi
Range
481 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
481 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
