The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 38,900

€ 34,300

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.7
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
108.7
180.6
107.5
180.1
180.6 in
Length
180.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
509 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
444 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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