Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Lexus ES

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class starts from $105,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus ES opens at $65,540. That makes the Lexus ES the more affordable entry point by $40,360.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $116,490 and $72,094 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus ES by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class features a 14.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus ES gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Lexus ES. The Lexus ES counters with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.

The Lexus ES responds with a Hybrid making 160kW and 221Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Lexus ES has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class measures 4,949mm long on a 2,961mm wheelbase, 26mm shorter than the Lexus ES at 4,975mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 454L in the Lexus ES, giving the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a 86L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and $1,368/year for the Lexus ES. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Lexus ES.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Mercedes-Benz E-Class) vs $1,368 (Lexus ES). The Lexus ES saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz E-Class) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus ES). The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus ES).