2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. 2024 Nissan Leaf Review

Picture of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2023 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class

MSRP*: $69,750 to $79,550
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Leaf

2024 Nissan
Leaf

MSRP*: $28,140 to $36,190
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 29 - 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 362-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 147-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 362 hp 147 - 214 hp
Exterior Length 190.0 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 70.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear info not available
Front 42.1 in
Rear 33.5 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.9 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 37.3 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
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Leaf than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Nissan Leaf in the front seats.

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). The Mercedes-Benz E-Class will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Leaf, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is much wider than the Nissan Leaf, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Nissan Leaf.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a larger turning radius than the Nissan Leaf, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a much more powerful engine than the Nissan Leaf. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Nissan Leaf.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has less seating than the Nissan Leaf, making the Nissan Leaf the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.