The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 39,800

€ 34,200

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 280 is 7.9 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
1444
1770
2008
1430
1810
2027
1770 mm
Width
1810 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1444 mm
Height
1430 mm
2760
4586
2800
4665
4586 mm
Length
4665 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.27 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
W204
Generation
XE3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.59 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.91 kg/bhp
7.59 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
446 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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