2019 Lexus GS vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2019 Lexus GS

2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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GS 300 F SPORT RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS GS 300 F SPORT RWD	21	30	$47,773	$51,450
GS GS 300 RWD	22	32	$43,580	$46,860
GS GS 350 AWD	19	26	$47,350	$50,915
GS GS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$50,488	$54,355
GS GS 350 F SPORT RWD	19	27	$48,885	$52,610
GS GS 350 RWD	20	28	$47,657	$51,245
GS F RWD	16	24	$78,678	$84,600

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AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible	20	26	$75,529	$80,350
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe	21	28	$69,278	$73,700
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan	21	28	$68,197	$72,550
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan	15	23	$99,969	$106,350
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon	16	23	$102,319	$108,850
E-Class E 300 4MATIC Sedan	21	29	$52,640	$56,000
E-Class E 300 RWD Sedan	21	30	$50,290	$53,500
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Convertible	19	26	$65,612	$69,800
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Coupe	19	26	$58,562	$62,300
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Sedan	20	28	$56,353	$59,950
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Wagon	19	26	$60,348	$64,200
E-Class E 450 RWD Convertible	20	27	$63,262	$67,300
E-Class E 450 RWD Coupe	20	28	$56,212	$59,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,773

$75,529

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$51,450

$80,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$858 / month

$1339 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Lexus GS is a handsome mid-size luxury sedan with value on its side.

With two new engine options, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reminds us that life is good at the top.

TCC Likes

Good value among competitors
Fun, fire-breathing V-8 option
Competitive fuel economy

Gorgeous in any form
Turbocharged thrust
Beautiful interior

TCC Dislikes

Limited tech
Poorly functioning infotainment system
Base engine is breathless

Infotainment could be better
Coupes are cozy
Spartan standard spec

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

51.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

56.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

36.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

48.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

58.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

192.1

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

56.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.6

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

73.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.4

9.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/40VR19

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/35VR19

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3805

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1650

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

241 @ 5800

429 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.60

5.35

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.72

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.13

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.06

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.72

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus GS

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

7.7

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