Compare Mercedes-Benz E-class W212 vs Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10) vs Lexus IS 3 (XE30)

Mercedes-Benz E-class W212

Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)

Lexus IS 3 (XE30)

Mercedes-Benz E-class W212Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)Lexus IS 3 (XE30)
Variants
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 220 CDI Edition MT
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 350 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT 2011+
E 350 BlueTEC 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 400 Hybrid
E 500 4MATIC 7AT
E 500 7AT
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 63 AMG M156
E 63 AMG M157
IS 200 6MT
IS 200 AT
IS 300 6MT
IS 300 5MT
IS 300 AT
IS 200t
IS 250
IS 300h

Reviews

Neofiliac score76%52%69%
Pros
  • Great E63 AMG with either M156 or M157
  • Good 0.25 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Better reputation for quality
  • Superb chassis and suspension setup with double-wishbones all-around
  • Wonderful I6 engines, including 2JZ-GE
  • Very easy to DIY
  • Great reliability
  • Superb double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • Great styling
Cons
  • Arguably less elegant than W211
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Interior fit and finish unimpressive
  • No powerful engine options

Price

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