Lexus ES 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Lexus ES over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Lexus ES has 80 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`100 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 200 | |
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