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Lexus ES vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

Lexus ES vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

Lexus ES

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  • slightly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lexus ES is slightly cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,047 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

E Class Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

ES

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is slightly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers visibly more boot space – 615 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries clearly more – 645 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
Lexus ES
Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Lexus ES
Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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