The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 41,200

€ 38,500

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 250 is 0.2 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 300h
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
184.3
184.5 in
Length
184.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 300h
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %

General
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 300h
W205
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 250
44 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
586 mi
Range
892 mi
Mercedes C 250
586 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250
100.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data