The 2022 Lexus IS has received praise for its compact and sporty design, along with the superb steering and technological gadgetry. But does it have what it takes to beat the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E Class, a fantastic car with lighting accelerating, a gorgeous appearance and hybridized system?
The Mercedes-Benz E Class now comes with standardized all-wheel drive along with a hybrid powertrain that gives it exceptional balance. It can be purchased in the form of a sedan, convertible or coupe, each of which will turn heads. The sedan in particular is distinctive due to the extended nose, shortened overhang in front and spherical vents. The seats are plush and the cabin features authentic wooden trim.
The Lexus IS presents an hour glass grille in front, with narrow headlights and a thin taillight ribbon in back. The exterior is sleek and sharp, and the dashboard is broad and low. Unlike other automakers such as Tesla, who have dispensed of all buttons in favor of a one touch display, traditional knobs and buttons can still be seen in the Lexus IS, and they are simple to sort out once you learn them. However, the cabin is devoid of authentic leather and passengers will sit on synthetic hide instead.
The Lexus IS does a great job of protecting its passengers with standardized emergency automated brakes, blind area monitoring, cruise control that is adaptive and lane control. Luxuries within its cabin include Amazon Alexa, ten inch touch displays, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and a Mark Levinson sound system with seventeen speakers.
The Mercedes-Benz E Class is a multi-award winner, having captured the coveted IIHS Top safety Pick+ as well as a 5 star NHTSA rating. It is equipped with every feature found in the Lexus IS and then some, including pedestrian detection, parking sensors, multiple airbags and a proprietary anti-collision system named Pre-Safe. Perks within its cabin include a camera with surround view, voice commands, sixty four ambient lights, dual 12 inch touch displays and ventilated seats that provide back massages.
Those that purchase the Mercedes-Benz AMG® E 53 will get an engine that is capable of generating 429 horsepower with 384 pounds of torque, which enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in 4.1 seconds with a maximum top speed of 155 miles per hour. Those that purchase the Lexus IS will get a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can generate only 241 horsepower.
The Mercedes-Benz E Class totally outclasses the Lexus when it comes to performance, but this isn’t the only problem that the IS has. Its infotainment is average at best, the back seat is extremely cramped and its design is showing its age, which makes the Mercedes-Benz E Class the winner.
If you are interested in buying the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E Class, let Mercedes-Benz of Huntington deliver the best deal in town for you. We serve customers throughout the state and its surrounding regions. Drop by our showroom located in Huntington or call us to pre-book for a 2022 Mercedes-Benz E Class test drive appointment today!
