The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 34,400

€ 35,800

€ 34,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
57
69.7
79.1
56.1
70.9
70.9
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
180.6
107.5
180.5
180.6 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.87 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
W204
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
524 mi
Range
481 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
524 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
132.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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