Lexus ES (2016 – 2018) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (2016 – 2020): specs compared
The Lexus ES is the more powerful of the two, with up to 268 hp against 258 hp. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Lexus
ES
2016 – 2018
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
2016 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2018 | 2016 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 – 272 hp | 184 – 258 hp |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 300 – 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 8.4 s | 5.9 – 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 240 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 4.3 – 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 4,923 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,939 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,620 – 1,660 kg | 1,605 – 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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