Lexus ES 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 251 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 285 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 114 mm (4.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus ES can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus ES version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus ES engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | Used also on Mercedes CLS | |
| 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 | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 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 | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Lexus ES can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 30 600 | |
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