2010 Lexus IS 250 C vs. 2010 Lexus IS 350 C

To start off, both 2010 Lexus IS 250 C and 2010 Lexus IS 350 C were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS 350 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS 350 C (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS 350 C should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS 350 C weights approximately 18 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lexus IS 350 C (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS 350 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. 2010 Lexus IS 350 C has automatic transmission and 2010 Lexus IS 250 C has manual transmission. 2010 Lexus IS 250 C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lexus IS 350 C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2010 Lexus IS 350 C
Make Lexus Lexus
Model IS IS
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 375 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1742 kg 1760 kg
Vehicle Length 4636 mm 4636 mm
Vehicle Width 1801 mm 1801 mm
Vehicle Height 1415 mm 1415 mm
Wheelbase Size 2731 mm 2731 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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