The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 33,000
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) Mercedes C 160
€ 35,800
 Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 33,000
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
71.3
79.5
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
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
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.29 %
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)

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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data