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Lexus LS vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Lexus LS vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Lexus LS

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

LS

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,645 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers visibly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 226 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

LS

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.

Seats: Mercedes E-Class Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is noticeably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers visibly more boot space – 615 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is far ahead 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 Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • 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 LS
Mercedes E-Class Estate

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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

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 LS
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 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
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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