Lexus ES 350 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the ES 350 most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class isn't much more powerful than the ES 350.

Utility
Neither the Mercedes-Benz C-Class nor the Lexus ES 350 has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Mercedes-Benz C-Class for a fill-up more often than the Lexus ES 350 because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lexus ES 350 offers a bit more head room than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Lexus ES 350 make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the C-Class.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class's tank is almost the same size as the Lexus ES 350's, though the Lexus ES 350's is a little larger. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Lexus ES 350 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Lexus ES 350 is a tad more economical than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Lexus and the Lexus perform about similarly when it comes to fuel economy. The Lexus ES 350 isn't much less pricey than the C-Class when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The Lexus ES 350 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class have the same basic warranty.