2024 Lexus ES 350 vs. 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

Picture of the 2024 Lexus ES 350

2024 Lexus
ES 350

MSRP*: $42,040 to $50,930
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Picture of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2023 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class

MSRP*: $56,750 to $65,550
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MPG - City 22 MPG 21 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 32 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 302-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 362-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 302 hp 255 - 362 hp
Exterior Length 195.9 in 194.3 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 72.9 - 73.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 35.8 in
Head Room Front 37.5 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 37.9 in
Rear 38.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus ES 350 than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Lexus ES 350 and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus ES 350 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Lexus ES 350 is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Dimensions
The Lexus ES 350 is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. When looking at overall length, the Lexus ES 350 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Handling
The Lexus ES 350 has about the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus ES 350 is somewhat more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Lexus ES 350 and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class do an equal job of transmitting their engine's power to their wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Lexus ES 350 and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.