The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 42,500

€ 35,800

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 320 CDI is 0.1 cm longer, 3 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS 250
1448
1770
2008
1425
1800
1800
1770 mm
Width
1800 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1448 mm
Height
1425 mm
2760
4586
2730
4585
4586 mm
Length
4585 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS 250
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
5.59 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS 250
W204
Generation
XE2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS 250
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 250
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
595 mi
Range
481 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
398 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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