Compare Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 facelift vs Lexus IS 3 (XE30)

Mercedes-Benz S-class W222

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 facelift

Lexus IS 3 (XE30)

Mercedes-Benz S-class W222Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 faceliftLexus IS 3 (XE30)
Variants
AMG S 63
AMG S 63 L 4MATIC
AMG S 65 L
S 300h BlueTEC
S 300h L BlueTEC
S 320 L
S 350 BlueTEC
S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
S 350 L BlueTEC
S 350 L BlueTEC 4MATIC
S 350d
S 350d 4MATIC
S 400 4MATIC
S 400h
S 400h L
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC 9AT
S 500 9AT
S 500 L
S 500 L 4MATIC
S 500e L
S 600 L
AMG E 53 4MATIC+
AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+
E 200
E 200 4MATIC
E 200d
E 220d
E 220d 4MATIC
E 300
E 300d 4MATIC
E 300de
E 300de 4MATIC
E 300e
E 300e 4MATIC
E 400d 4MATIC
E 450 4MATIC
IS 200t
IS 250
IS 300h

Reviews

Neofiliac score98%87%69%
Pros
  • M279 made the V12 bi-turbo even more reliable
  • Predictive MBC hydraulic suspension replaced ABC
  • Powerful and robust M278/M157 V8
  • All engines still available with RWD
  • Good performance available
  • Still offered with V8
  • Rather solid drivetrain
  • Superb double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • Great styling
Cons
  • Generic exterior styling
  • Too many displays inside
  • Too many electronics
  • PHEV nonsense
  • No powerful engine options

Price

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