The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 38,900

€ 38,500

€ 38,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
79.8
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.2
184.3
180.6 in
Length
184.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.86 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
W204
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 300h
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
719 mi
Range
892 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data