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Lexus IS 250 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Starting MSRP
$36,550
$0
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Electric
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
Not available
Horsepower
204 hp
483 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Electric
Displacement
2.5 L/152
N/A
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
185 @ 4800
590
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
204 @ 6400
483
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 2-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Front Tire Size
P225/45VR17
P235/50HR19
Spare Tire Size
Compact
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
19 X 9 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
N/A
Rear Tire Size
P225/45VR17
P255/45HR19

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
40 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Second Leg Room
32 in
N/A
Track Width, Rear
61 in
64 in
Length, Overall
184 in
192 in
Front Head Room
38 in
N/A
Wheelbase
110 in
117 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
65 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Height, Overall
56 in
59 in
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
17 ft³
Front Leg Room
45 in
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
75 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
N/A
Second Head Room
37 in
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
N/A
Passenger Volume
90 ft³
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
N/A
Second Hip Room
54 in
N/A
Front Hip Room
54 in
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,461 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Optional
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Optional

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Bluetooth®
Standard
Optional

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2015 Lexus IS 2502027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Lexus IS 250 or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with 24 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Lexus IS 250 or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper than the 2015 Lexus IS 250 with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $36,550 starting MSRP.

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