The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 34,400

€ 34,200

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 160 is 2.1 cm longer and 1.2 cm taller.
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
1442
1810
2020
1430
1810
2027
1810 mm
Width
1810 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1442 mm
Height
1430 mm
2840
4686
2800
4665
4686 mm
Length
4665 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.36 %

General
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
W205
Generation
XE3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 250
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11.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.59 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
11.22 kg/bhp
7.59 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 160
48 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
432 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 160
432 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160
111.8 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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