The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 52,500
€ 44,100
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Lexus GS 300
58
73
81.5
56.3
71.7
79.5
73 in
Width
71.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58 in
Height
56.3 in
113.1
192.1
112.2
190
192.1 in
Length
190 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Lexus GS 300
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.14 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Lexus GS 300
W212
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Lexus GS 300
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
246 hp
Lexus GS 300
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Lexus GS 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
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17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
17.84 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
46 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus GS 300
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
51 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
719 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
719 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 300
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Lexus GS 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
