Compare Mercedes-Benz E-class W211 vs Lexus GS 2 / Toyota Aristo (S160) vs Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)

Mercedes-Benz E-class W211

Lexus GS 2 / Toyota Aristo (S160)

Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)

Mercedes-Benz E-class W211Lexus GS 2 / Toyota Aristo (S160)Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)
Variants
E 200 CDI 5AT
E 200 CDI MT
E 200 Kompressor 5AT
E 200 Kompressor MT
E 220 CDI 5AT
E 220 CDI MT
E 240 4MATIC
E 240 MT
E 270 CDI 5AT
E 270 CDI MT
E 280 CDI 4MATIC
E 280 CDI 5AT
E 280 CDI 7AT
E 280 CDI MT
E 320 4MATIC
E 320 5AT
E 320 CDI 4MATIC
E 320 CDI 5AT
E 320 CDI 7AT
E 350 4MATIC
E 350 7AT
E 400 CDI 5AT
E 420 CDI 7AT
E 500 4MATIC
E 500 5AT
E 500 7AT
E 55 AMG
GS 300
GS 400
IS 200 6MT
IS 200 AT
IS 300 6MT
IS 300 5MT
IS 300 AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score82%82%52%
Pros
  • Superb M113K in E55 AMG
  • Elegant styling
  • All engines available in RWD
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • No air- or ABC-related suspension problem
  • Interesting and reliable engine lineup
  • Superb build quality
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good fit and finish
  • Superb chassis and suspension setup with double-wishbones all-around
  • Wonderful I6 engines, including 2JZ-GE
  • Very easy to DIY
  • Great reliability
Cons
  • Continued 4MATIC nonsense
  • Body corrosion issues
  • 2JZ-GTE only available in Japan
  • Interior fit and finish unimpressive

Price

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