Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2010 250 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2010

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
208hp155kW
204hp152kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
398L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
28.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V68.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.9 s

Although Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6: 2.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
774 km
481 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,035 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
398 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,585 mm
180.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
398 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,585 mm
180.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Has 248 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 261 km (162 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 142 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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