Lexus ES vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018]

CarWale brings you comparison of Lexus ES and Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018]. The Lexus ES price is Rs. 63.10 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018] price is Rs. 39.90 Lakh. The Lexus ES is available in 2487 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. ES provides the mileage of 22.5 kmpl and C-Class [2014-2018] provides the mileage of 19.27 kmpl.

ES vs C-Class [2014-2018] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	ES	C-Class [2014-2018]
Price	Rs. 63.10 Lakh	Rs. 39.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2487 cc	2143 cc
Power	176 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel

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Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

Rs. 63.10 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018]

C 220 CDI Style

Rs. 39.90 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018]

C 220 CDI Style

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.5L A25A-FXS I4	Blue-efficiency
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	176 bhp @ 5700 rpm	168 bhp @ 3000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm	400 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Electric Motor Assist	215 bhp
Max Motor Performance	118 bhp @ 88 rpm, 202 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	22.5View Mileage Details	19.27View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	1129
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Battery	1.6 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 244.8 Volt, 46.5 kg Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4975 4686
Width (mm)
1865 1810
Height (mm)
1445 1442
Wheelbase (mm)
2870 2840
Ground Clearance (mm)
150 157
Kerb Weight (kg)
1680 1655
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
454 480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 66

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system
Rear Suspension	Trailing-arm Double-wishbone	AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9	5.61
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 45 R18	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	235 / 45 R18	225 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Topas Brown / Dark Brown, Rich Cream / Dark Brown
Rear Armrest	With Audio controls & Cup holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Partial
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Years)
8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
160000
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Graphite Black Glass Flake	Cavansite Blue
	Deep Blue Mica	Obsidian Black
	Sonic Chrome	Citrine Brown
	Sonic Titanium	Tenorite Grey
	Sonic Iridium	Iridium Silver
	Sonic Quartz	Polar White

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ES vs C-Class [2014-2018] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Lexus ES and Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018]?

Lexus ES price is Rs. 63.10 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018] price is Rs. 39.90 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between ES and C-Class [2014-2018] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 300h Exquisite variant, mileage of ES is 22.5kmpl and for the C 220 CDI Style variant, mileage of C-Class [2014-2018] is 19.27kmpl. Thus making ES the most fuel efficient as compared to C-Class [2014-2018]

Q: How is the performance of ES compared to C-Class [2014-2018]?

For the 300h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of ES produces 176 bhp @ 5700 rpm of power and 221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm of torque. For the C 220 CDI Style variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of C-Class [2014-2018] produces 168 bhp @ 3000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1400 rpm of torque.

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Lexus ES vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2014-2018]

Length (mm)	4975	4686
Width (mm)	1865	1810
Height (mm)	1445	1442
Wheelbase (mm)	2870	2840
Ground Clearance (mm)	150	157
Kerb Weight (kg)	1680	1655

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	454	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	66

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited