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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350vsLexus LC 500h V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 350

299 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020
VS

Lexus LC

500h V6

299 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2017-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    299 hp
    223 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Lexus LC 500h V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,292 km
    803 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350LexusLC500h V6
Power
299hp223kW
299hp223kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
348Nm257lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
2,012kg4,436lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,465kg5,434lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
1,292km803mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,770mm188in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume-
172L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
84L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350Lexus LC 500h V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LC 500h V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3505,800-6,100 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
LexusLC500h V66,600 rpm4,900 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350LexusLC500h V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
299 hp
223 kW
LexusLC500h V6
299 hp
223 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
LexusLC500h V6
348 Nm
257 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
LexusLC500h V6
2,012 kg
4,436 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLC500h V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3505.9 s
LexusLC500h V65.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LC 500h V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
LexusLC500h V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
LexusLC500h V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
957 km
594 mi
LexusLC500h V6
1,292 km
803 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLC500h V6
299 hp
223 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
LexusLC500h V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
LexusLC500h V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
LexusLC500h V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
LexusLC500h V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350LexusLC500h V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
348 Nm
257 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
2,012 kg
4,436 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
957 km
594 mi
1,292 km
803 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
-
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350Lexus LC 500h V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350

  • Has 52 Nm more
  • Is 352 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Lexus LC 500h V6

  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 336 km (209 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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