The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 40,000

€ 35,800

€ 40,000
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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is 0 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
56.9
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
56.9 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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %

General
Mercedes C 250 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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
573 mi
Range
481 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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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