The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)

€ 41,100
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,500
 Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) Lexus IS 250
€ 41,100
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
180.6 in
Length
180.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
W204
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data