Lexus IS 250C vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
$43,360
$66,900
Highlights
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$43,360
|
$66,900
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
| MPG |
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
204 hp
|
329 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
204 @ 6400
|
329 @ 5250
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
3.0 L/183
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
185 @ 4800
|
354 @ 1600
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 8 in
|
18 X 9.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/45VR17
|
P285/35ZR18
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 8 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45VR17
|
P255/40ZR18
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
Suspension
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
37 ft
|
Measurements
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
2 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
74 in
|
| Length, Overall |
183 in
|
195 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
44 in
|
42 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
26 in
|
35 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
64 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
63 in
|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
113 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
45 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
43 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
36 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
88 ft³
|
104 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
21 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,816 lbs
|
4,255 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
180
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2015 Lexus IS 250C | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2015 Lexus IS 250C or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The 2015 Lexus IS 250C and the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Lexus IS 250C or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The 2015 Lexus IS 250C and the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class both get 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Lexus IS 250C or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The 2015 Lexus IS 250C is cheaper than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class with a $43,360 starting MSRP versus a $66,900 starting MSRP.
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