2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. 2018 Lexus ES

True, the 2018 Lexus ES is less expensive than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but if you want to ride in the lap of luxury, the E-Class is a safe bet. In a Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus ES comparison, the former includes a myriad of exclusive comforts and technologies. Here’s a few standard features from the new E-Class you won’t get on the Lexus ES 350 without an upgrade:

• Genuine wood interior trim
• Power front seats with memory settings
• 64-color ambient interior lighting
• Touch Controls for the steering wheel
• 12.3-inch display with a touchpad controller
• Navigation system
• Power sliding/tilting tinted glass sunroof

For the price, the Lexus ES includes a wide variety of driver assists as standard, including a rearview camera, telematics, and a forward collision warning and mitigation system. You can get those systems as standard on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, as well as a few brand-exclusive features:

• Car-to-X Communication—allows you to send/receive alerts and updates to/from other E-Class drivers near Chula Vista.
• ATTENTION ASSIST®—learns your driving habits over time, and can detect drowsiness based on 70 parameters of driving behaviors.
• PRESAFE® Sound—is an extension of PRESAFE®, and emits a “pink noise” via the audio system to protect your hearing if a collision seems likely.