The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 35,300
€ 34,200
€ 35,300
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 0.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.2
183.7
184.5 in
Length
183.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.13 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
W205
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic 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 264
Engine Series
M 264.915
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 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 1400 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.61 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
411 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
