The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 42,000
€ 34,300
€ 42,000
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 280 is just 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 280
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 280
Lexus IS 250
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
W204
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
436 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
444 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
