The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 34,500
€ 35,800
€ 34,500
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 180 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 180
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 180
Lexus IS 250
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.29 %
General
Mercedes C 180
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 180
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
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 180
Lexus IS 250
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
432 mi
Range
481 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
481 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
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
