The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 41,300
€ 32,500
€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 250
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.7
70.9
70.9
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.8 in
Height
56.7 in
111.8
184.5
107.5
180.1
184.5 in
Length
180.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 250
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
General
Mercedes C 250
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 250
41 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
545 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes C 250
545 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
108 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250
108 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
