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2021 Lexus ES vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$41,600MSRP
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2021 Lexus ES
2021 Lexus ES
$40,000MSRP
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$41,600MSRP
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2021 Lexus ES
$40,000MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$41,600

MSRP

$40,000

Listings

8

Listings

4

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Pros

  • Multiple powertrain options

  • Great ride quality

  • Comfortable

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Unintuitive technology

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews Summary

2021 Lexus ES Reviews Summary

When you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable car that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all hearken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-liter V6 engine, the 2021 Lexus ES 350 shows a different side of its presumed personality.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Engine

3.5L 302 hp V6

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5800 rpm

Horsepower

302 hp @ 6600 rpm

MPG City

23

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

35

MPG Highway

32
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$41,600MSRP
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2021 Lexus ES
2021 Lexus ES
$40,000MSRP
Overview
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$41,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Lexus ES
$40,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$41,600
$40,000
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

5.0

4.9

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Multiple powertrain options

  • Great ride quality

  • Comfortable

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Unintuitive technology

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

Summary
When you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable car that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all hearken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-liter V6 engine, the 2021 Lexus ES 350 shows a different side of its presumed personality.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 255 hp I4
3.5L 302 hp V6
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
MPG City
23
22
MPG Highway
35
32
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