The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 49,900

€ 56,100

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 450h
57.9
73
81.5
57.3
72.4
82.1
73 in
Width
72.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
113.1
191.7
112.4
192.1
191.7 in
Length
192.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 450h
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.8 %

General
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 450h
W212
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 450h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
3.5 L / 171 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 450h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h
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17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.06 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.84 lb/hp
12.06 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
731 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
731 mi
695 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
139.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data