The Lexus IS 250 is supposed to give the Audi A4, the BMW 3-series and the Mercedes C-class a run for their money on the European market. Lexus is using the IS 250 to succeed on the old continent, particularly in Germany. It offers a choice between diesel and gasoline engines.At 208 horsepower, the IS 2.5 liter, V6 gasoline model with an automatic transmission can take the car from zero to 100 kilometers an hour in 8.4 seconds. The car also has a maximum speed of 230 kilometers an hour. Direct fuel injection and variable intake and exhaust valve control are supposed to make the Lexus more economical. drive it! tested the Lexus IS 250 to find out if local manufacturers have anything to fear.