The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 34,100
€ 34,300
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.1 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 250
1442
1810
2020
1440
1800
1800
1810 mm
Width
1800 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1442 mm
Height
1440 mm
2840
4686
2730
4575
4686 mm
Length
4575 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 250
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.17 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 250
W205
Generation
XE2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
280 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 250
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
13.03 kg/bhp
7.98 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
74 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
63 mpg
city
22 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
670 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
444 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
378 L








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