2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 vs. 2018 Lexus GS 350

Thanks to its outstanding safety features, ride quality, and design, the 2018 Lexus GS 350 is a top pick in this premium segment. Of course, it’s not alone; the 2018 E 300 remains hot on its heels with great efficiency and technologies you’ll only find in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Check out our E 300 vs. Lexus GS 350 comparison below to decide for yourself which is the superior sedan!

Fuel Economy

The Lexus GS 350 comes with a 3.5L V6 engine, while the Mercedes-Benz E 300 is powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4. Thanks to its smaller engine, the new E 300 is capable of saving you more money on gas:

• Mercedes-Benz E 300 — Equipped with rear-wheel drive, the 2018 E 300 earns an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway rating.
• Lexus GS 350 — With rear-wheel drive, the Lexus GS 350 earns just 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

Safety

The GS 350 offers a wide range of safety features, but it simply can’t compare with the safety-first E 300. Unlike the GS 350, the new E-Class comes standard with the following groundbreaking technologies:

• Rain-sensing windshield wipers—adjust their intermittent frequencies according to the rainfall.
• Driver attention monitor (ATTENTION ASSIST®^®)—learns your driving habits and notifies you when it’s time to rest during long drives.
• PRESAFE^® and PRESAFE^® Sound—prep the cabin and play a “pink noise” via the sound system if a collision is imminent.
• Car-to-X Communication—lets you send/receive notifications to/from other E-Class drivers in and around Oak Park.