Lexus ES 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus ES is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus ES is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.5 | 1.8 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 - 277 HP | 136 - 525 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 - 346 NM | 270 - 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 9.8 seconds | 4.5 - 9.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes E class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Lexus ES. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 9.5 | 5.1 - 11.4 | |
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Lexus ES petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 695 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus ES uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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: | ~ 2`127 kg | ~ 2`323 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`610 kg | ~ 1`720 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 517 kg | ~ 603 kg | |
| Lexus ES load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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