Lexus ES 350h vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Lexus ES 350h
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lexus

ES 350h

From ₹66.1 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz

E-Class

From ₹81.5 Lakh

Full E-Class page Change
Lexus ES 350hES 350h Exquisite · ₹66.1 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassE 200 · ₹81.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price ES 350h: ₹66.1 Lakh (ahead) E-Class: ₹81.5 Lakh ES 350h ₹15.40 lakh cheaper
Airbags ES 350h: 10 airbags (ahead) E-Class: 8 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage ES 350h: 22.37 kmpl (ahead) E-Class: 12–15 kmpl Claimed
Power ES 350h: 244 hp (ahead) E-Class: 201 bhp Different engines
Versions ES 350h: 2 E-Class: 4 (ahead) Only ES 350h: hybrid, automatic

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

Pick the E-Class for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹66.1 Lakh
₹81.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹73.22 Lakh
₹90.16 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,23,024 a month
₹1,51,486 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
244 hp
201 bhp
Torque
270 Nm
320 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
22.37 kmpl
12–15 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Fuel Type
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric)
Petrol / Diesel (48V Mild Hybrid)
Seating Capacity
5
5 Seater
Emission Norm
BS VI
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Engine
2487 cc, 4-cylinder (2AR-FXE), Strong Hybrid
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
50
Not listed
E 200 Engine
Not listed
1999 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
E 450 Engine
Not listed
2999 cc, inline-6 turbo-petrol
E 450 0-100 kmph
Not listed
4.5 seconds
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
66 Litres
E 220d Engine
Not listed
1993 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
E-CVT Automatic
9-Speed Automatic (9G-Tronic)
Drivetrain
FWD (see Source Notes)
RWD (E 200, E 220d), 4MATIC AWD (E 450)
Hybrid Type
Strong (self-charging) hybrid
Not listed

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not listed
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not listed
Turning Radius (metres)
5.9
Not listed
Wheel/Tyre Size
235/45 R18, Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Steering
Not listed
Electric, Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable

Dimensions & Capacities

Boot Space (Litres)
454
Not listed
Ground Clearance
India-specification ES 350h has a 20mm increase over the global model (exact mm figure not independently confirmed)
Not listed
Length
Not listed
5092 mm
Width
Not listed
1880 mm
Height
Not listed
1493 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
3094 mm

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
10
8
ABS
Yes, with Brake Assist
Not listed
ADAS Features
Blind Spot Monitor, Autonomous Parking Assist
Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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 standard-wheelbase E-Class scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2024). India gets only the long-wheelbase car.
Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Camera

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 4D Surround Sound with Dolby Atmos, 17 Speakers, 730W
Upholstery
Semi-Aniline Leather
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Charging
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (wireless), Wi-Fi, Voice Commands, Navigation with Live Traffic
Display System
Not listed
MBUX Superscreen, 14.4-inch Central Touchscreen + 12.3-inch Passenger Display
Charging
Not listed
Wireless Phone Charging
Climate Control
Not listed
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Seats
Not listed
36-Degree Reclining Rear Seats with Boss Mode and Powered Sunblinds

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED, 3-Eye Bi-Beam with auto-leveling
Not listed
Taillamps
LED
Not listed
DRLs
LED
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual-pane panoramic
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Panoramic Sunroof

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper, Graphite Black, Sou (6 exterior colours); Hazel and White (2 interior themes)
High-Tech Silver, Graphite Grey, Obsidian Black, Polar White, Nautic Blue, Verde Silver
Standard Warranty
8 years or 200,000 km, covering vehicle and hybrid battery; 5 years roadside assistance included
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹66.1 Lakh – ₹71.8 Lakh
₹81.5 Lakh – ₹95 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
5 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 E-Class sells a petrol, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹81.5 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite against E-Class E 200

CityES 350hE-ClassGap
Mumbai₹75.21 Lakh₹92.61 LakhES 350h ₹17.40 lakh less
Pune₹75.21 Lakh₹92.61 LakhES 350h ₹17.40 lakh less
New Delhi₹73.22 Lakh₹90.16 LakhES 350h ₹16.94 lakh less
Bengaluru₹78.57 Lakh₹96.75 LakhES 350h ₹18.17 lakh less
Chennai₹79.91 Lakh₹98.39 LakhES 350h ₹18.48 lakh less
Hyderabad₹80.6 Lakh₹99.23 LakhES 350h ₹18.63 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 E-Class?

The ES 350h, by ₹15.40 lakh on the versions compared here: ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite at ₹66.1 Lakh against E-Class E 200 at ₹81.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹73.22 Lakh against ₹90.16 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The ES 350h claims 22.37 kmpl against 12–15 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 E-Class: not tested in this form; the standard-wheelbase E-Class scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2024). The ES 350h has 10 airbags and the E-Class 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite makes 244 hp and 270 Nm and the E-Class E 200 makes 201 bhp and 320 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,23,024 a month for the ES 350h and ₹1,51,486 for the E-Class, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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