The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 32,500

€ 35,800

€ 32,500
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 10.1 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
1442
1810
2020
1425
1800
1800
1810 mm
Width
1800 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1442 mm
Height
1425 mm
2840
4686
2730
4585
4686 mm
Length
4585 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.28 %

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
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
11.34 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 160
50 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 250
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
447 mi
Range
481 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
398 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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