2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. 2024 Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius

2024 Toyota
Prius

MSRP*: $27,950 to $36,365
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG 49 - 57 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 30 MPG 50 - 56 MPG
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)
  • 194-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 196-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 362 hp 194 - 196 hp
Exterior Length 190.0 in 181.1 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 70.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear info not available
Front 43.2 in
Rear 34.8 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.9 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 38.0 in
Rear 36.4 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 Toyota Prius than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, due to its greater head- and legroom. Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota Prius, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class may be a little roomier and more comfortable for the driver and front seat passengers.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class as you will with the Toyota Prius, 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). The Mercedes-Benz E-Class will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Prius, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is much wider than the Toyota Prius, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Prius.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Prius, 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 Toyota Prius. 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 Toyota Prius.

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