Lexus IS 250 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Highlights
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 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
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 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
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 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
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 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
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 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
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 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
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 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
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Optional
|
Electrical
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 2027 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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