Lexus ES 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 25 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus ES could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
| Lexus ES and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 695 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Lexus ES has 235 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9800 | |
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