Lexus ES 300h vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus ES 300h and Mercedes-Benz E-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lexus ES 300h and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
When we compare the Lexus ES 300h's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus ES 300h's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 300h is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus ES 300h’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 329 horsepower. The ES 300h is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 671 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 612 miles. This gives the Lexus ES 300h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus ES 300h has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and rear leg room. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus ES 300h has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,580
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$48,693
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$35,190 - $61,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$57,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$48,693
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$35,190 - $61,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,305
Price Range:
$12,499 - $23,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$16,024
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$13,742 - $18,305
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109,293
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$16,024
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$13,742 - $18,305
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
125
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90,452
# Good or Great Deals:
57
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 300h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 4.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 4.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 18.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 18.2
Lexus ES 300h Rankings
Ranking
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1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
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3 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 28Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
E 400 Hybrid
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
329 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
457 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 39 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
688 / 671 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 29 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
506 / 612 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
13 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3660 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
192.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4266 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Black
Obsidian
Blue
Deep Sea Mica
Brown
Fire Agate Pearl
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Starfire Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dolomite Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Porcelain/Black / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Seashell Grey
Brown
Chestnut Brown/Black
