The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a luxury sedan that’s been around for decades, and it’s still going strong. It has a comfortable interior, many technology features, and plenty of power under the hood. It also happens to be one of the most popular cars in its class—a place where it competes with other full-size luxury sedans like the Lexus GS. Both vehicles offer similar features, but some key differences might make one car better than the other for your needs.
Let’s take a closer look at these two vehicles by comparing their design, performance specs, and safety features to help you decide which will work best for your lifestyle.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class features a bold, striking design that emphasizes luxury. The front fascia features large bi-xenon headlights with optional LED light rings, and the hood has been lowered to give it an aggressive look. The side profile also has a muscular look thanks to its flared fenders and wide alloy wheels. In addition, the car’s sloping roofline provides excellent headroom in the back seat, making it perfect for tall passengers. But if you’re looking for more refinement than aggression in your vehicle’s exterior design—and who wouldn’t?—the 2022 Lexus GS might be more up your alley.
The E-Class interior is one of the most luxurious in its class, with a wealth of materials and high-quality finishes. The GS isn’t as opulent, but it still feels upscale compared to some rivals like the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. It’s much roomier than both cars for rear passengers, too—although it does suffer from some obvious cost-cutting in this area when you look closely at details such as hard plastics on door panels or an exposed air vent that doesn’t look quite right compared to other parts of the interior design.
The E-Class has an abundance of soft leather surfaces everywhere: on seats and door panels. At the same time, navigation screens are embedded into the front seats’ backrests so all occupants can read them during long journeys without having to turn around too much. The Lexus takes a more restrained approach with minimal leather trim covering areas like armrests and door pulls; there are also fewer wood trims than you’d find at first glance inside either car (only available if you choose higher trim levels).
The 2022 E-Class comes standard with a 9.0-inch display, an available head-up display, and an optional 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster with speedometer and tachometer displays that can be configured to show different information depending on the driving mode. You’ll also find wireless smartphone charging, a 17-speaker Burmester sound system, 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity (with satellite radio), voice control for navigation and media playback functions, and hands-free calling via Bluetooth® or Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration via USB port in the center console.
The E-Class gets seven airbags, including knee airbags for both front passengers, along with automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection functionality which will automatically apply your vehicle’s brakes when it detects an imminent collision between your car and another object such as pedestrians or bicyclists up ahead of you while driving at speeds below 37 mph (60 km/h).
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, produces 255 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque. Additionally, it can reach 60 mph in 7 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 124 mph. The 2022 Lexus GS, on the other hand, is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 310 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque; it takes only 6 seconds for the car to go from 0–60 mph at top speed.
The answer to the question of which of these two cars is better is a personal preference. If you’re drawn to the superior driving dynamics of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or want a more luxurious interior with a wider range of options and amenities, this is the car for you.
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