Lexus ES 2018 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 243 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 16 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 27 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.98 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus ES is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus ES is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus ES is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 68 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Lexus ES can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus ES scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 400 | |
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