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Lexus ES 350h vs Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Lexus ES 350h
Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC

Lexus

ES 350h

From ₹66.1 Lakh

Full ES 350h page Change

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC

From ₹94.05 Lakh

Full Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC page Change
Lexus ES 350hES 350h Exquisite · ₹66.1 Lakh
Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATICC 43 4MATIC · ₹94.05 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price ES 350h: ₹66.1 Lakh (ahead) Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: ₹94.05 Lakh ES 350h ₹27.95 lakh cheaper
Airbags ES 350h: 10 airbags (ahead) Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: 7 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage ES 350h: 22.37 kmpl (ahead) Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: 10 kmpl Claimed
Power ES 350h: 244 hp Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: 408 hp (ahead) Different engines
Boot ES 350h: 454 litres (ahead) Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: 435 litres
Versions ES 350h: 2 (ahead) Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: 1 Only ES 350h: hybrid, automatic

Pick the ES 350h for the lower price, more airbags, better claimed mileage, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹66.1 Lakh
₹94.05 Lakh
On-road in
₹75.54 Lakh
₹1.07 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,26,918 a month
₹1,80,421 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
244 hp
408 hp
Torque
270 Nm
500 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
22.37 kmpl
10 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
4-door sedan
Fuel Type
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric)
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
Not listed
Emission Norm
BS VI
Not listed
Model Series
Not listed
W206
Brand
Not listed
Mercedes-AMG
Version Sold in India
Not listed
C 43 4MATIC
Ex-showroom Price
Not listed
Rs 94,05,000
Seats
Not listed
5
Doors
Not listed
4 (Mercedes technical data lists 5)

Engine & Performance

Engine
2487 cc, 4-cylinder (2AR-FXE), Strong Hybrid
2.0-litre in-line 4-cylinder petrol (AMG M139l) with electric exhaust-gas turbocharger
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
Not listed
Displacement
Not listed
1,991 cc
Valves
Not listed
4 per cylinder, DOHC
0 to 100 km/h
Not listed
4.6 seconds
Top Speed
Not listed
250 km/h
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol, E20 compatible
Emission Standard
Not listed
BS VI Phase 2; Mercedes technical data lists Euro 6d-ISC-FCM

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
E-CVT Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD (see Source Notes)
Not listed
Hybrid Type
Strong (self-charging) hybrid
Not listed
Gearbox
Not listed
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, 9-speed
Drive Type
Not listed
All-wheel drive, AMG Performance 4MATIC
Mild Hybrid
Not listed
48V belt-driven starter generator, 10 kW / 14 hp boost
Paddle Shifters
Not listed
Yes
Limited Slip Differential
Not listed
Yes

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not listed
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not listed
Wheel/Tyre Size
235/45 R18, Tubeless Radial
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Boot Space
454 litres
435 litres
Ground Clearance
India-specification ES 350h has a 20mm increase over the global model (exact mm figure not independently confirmed)
112 mm unladen
Length
Not listed
4,791 mm
Width (without mirrors)
Not listed
1,920 mm
Width (with mirrors)
Not listed
2,033 mm
Height
Not listed
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,865 mm
Fuel Tank
Not listed
50 litres
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,840 kg (EU, Mercedes technical data)
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not listed
2,350 kg

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
10
7
ABS
Yes, with Brake Assist
Not listed
ADAS Features
Blind Spot Monitor, Autonomous Parking Assist
Not listed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not listed
Head-Up Display
Yes
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The previous-generation ES 300h scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2018). That rating has since expired.
Not tested in this form. The C-Class scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2022).
Active Brake Assist
Not listed
Yes
Parking
Not listed
Parking Package with 360 degree camera and Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC
Keyless
Not listed
KEYLESS-GO comfort package
TPMS
Not listed
Yes

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
12.3-inch
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch TFT
Not listed
Sound System
17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio with subwoofer
Burmester 3D surround, 15 speakers, 710 W
Upholstery
Semi-Aniline Leather
ARTICO man-made leather / MICROCUT microfibre, black
Connectivity
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Charging
Not listed
Driver Display
Not listed
12.3-inch free-standing digital display
Central Display
Not listed
Portrait MBUX touchscreen (11.9-inch)
Smartphone Integration
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wireless Charging
Not listed
Yes, front
Fingerprint Scanner
Not listed
Yes
Seats
Not listed
Heated front seats with 4-way lumbar support
Ambient Lighting
Not listed
64 colours
Sun Blinds
Not listed
Electric rear window blind and manual rear door blinds
Door Sills
Not listed
Illuminated AMG door sills
Rear Seat
Not listed
Folding rear backrests

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED, 3-Eye Bi-Beam with auto-leveling
DIGITAL LIGHT HD headlamps
Taillamps
LED
LED
DRLs
LED
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual-pane panoramic
Panoramic sunroof
Badging
Not listed
TURBO ELECTRIFIED badges on the front wings

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper, Graphite Black, Sou (6 exterior colours); Hazel and White (2 interior themes)
Not listed
Standard Warranty
8 years or 200,000 km, covering vehicle and hybrid battery; 5 years roadside assistance included
Not listed
Warranty
Not listed
3 years, unlimited km

Brakes

Brakes
Not listed
Disc brakes front and rear
Callipers
Not listed
Silver-painted with AMG lettering

Wheels & Suspension

Wheels
Not listed
19-inch (48.3 cm) AMG 5-twin-spoke alloys, titanium grey, high-sheen
Tyres
Not listed
245/35 R19
Front Suspension
Not listed
McPherson struts with adaptive damping
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Four-link axle with adaptive damping
Damping
Not listed
AMG RIDE CONTROL with adaptive adjustable damping
Rear-axle Steering
Not listed
Yes, up to 2.5 degrees
Turning Circle
Not listed
11.98 m

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹66.1 Lakh – ₹71.8 Lakh
₹94.05 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
11 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the ES 350h sells a hybrid, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹66.1 Lakh.

Only the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹94.05 Lakh.

On-road price by city

ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite against Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC C 43 4MATIC

CityES 350hMercedes-AMG C 43 4MATICGap
Mumbai₹77.52 Lakh₹1.1 CroreES 350h ₹32.68 lakh less
Pune₹77.52 Lakh₹1.1 CroreES 350h ₹32.68 lakh less
New Delhi₹75.54 Lakh₹1.07 CroreES 350h ₹31.84 lakh less
Bengaluru₹80.84 Lakh₹1.15 CroreES 350h ₹34.08 lakh less
Chennai₹82.17 Lakh₹1.17 CroreES 350h ₹34.64 lakh less
Hyderabad₹82.86 Lakh₹1.18 CroreES 350h ₹34.92 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹72.9 Lakh₹1.04 CroreES 350h ₹30.73 lakh less
Kolkata₹75.54 Lakh₹1.07 CroreES 350h ₹31.84 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the ES 350h or the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC?

The ES 350h, by ₹27.95 lakh on the versions compared here: ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite at ₹66.1 Lakh against Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC C 43 4MATIC at ₹94.05 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹75.54 Lakh against ₹1.07 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The ES 350h claims 22.37 kmpl against 10 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The ES 350h: not tested in this form; the previous-generation ES 300h scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2018, since expired). The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: not tested in this form; the C-Class scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2022). The ES 350h has 10 airbags and the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite makes 244 hp and 270 Nm and the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC C 43 4MATIC makes 408 hp and 500 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,26,918 a month for the ES 350h and ₹1,80,421 for the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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