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Lexus ES
2021 Lexus ES
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$39,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
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$54,050
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Overview

Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
16.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³

Photos

Lexus ES
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
25
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Rear Angle View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38 ft
38.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55VR17
P245/45HR18
Rear Tire
P215/55VR17
P245/45HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
26 MPG
City
22 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 Tons/yr
6.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
349.8 miles
400.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
508.8 miles
556.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.9 in
193.8 in
Height
56.9 in
57.8 in
Max Width
73.4 in
73.7 in
Front Width
62.9 in
63.6 in
Rear Width
63.4 in
63.7 in
Wheelbase
113 in
115.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.5 in
37.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
57.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.2 in
35.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
38.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.3 in
56.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54.3 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,690 lbs
3,792 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
16.7 ft³
13.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Moonbeam Beige Metallic
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Nightfall Mica
  • Obsidian
  • Silver Lining Metallic
  • Sunlit Green
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
  • Chateau, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Chateau, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
  • Flaxen, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Flaxen, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • designo Black/Titanium, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Macchiato Beige, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Espresso, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Espresso Brown, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Blue, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Espresso, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Espresso Brown, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Optional
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Optional
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Optional
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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