2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2018 Lexus GS Comparison

Interior

The interior of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the model by which all other luxury sedans are judged. From the Nappa leather seating to the 64 color ambient lighting, the E-Class delivers the pinnacle of luxury. The 2018 Lexus GS doesn't have full leather, only leather trim. It has ambient lighting, but not nearly as many options. The GS has available heated front seats, but not heated armrests and massaging seats. Both have a 12.3 inch screen in the center console, but only the E-Class has intuitive steering wheel-mounted controls. As you can see, at every turn the E-Class sedan from Mercedes-Benz pushes the envelope.

Performance

For the sake of this comparison, let's consider the high-end performance model of the 2018 Lexus GS sedan - the GS F. It has a sport-tuned suspension and Brembo brakes. It has a powerful 467 horsepower, 5.0 Liter V8 engine. Yet, the GS F is still not up to par with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 63 S. It has a 603 horsepower, twin-scroll turbo that can travel from zero to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds - a new E-Class record. There are driving modes that allow you to enjoy full rear wheel drive and sport-refined torque. The air suspension system responds in milliseconds by lowering the vehicle automatically at high speeds. The AMG® E 63 S rides on 20-inch wheels and can be outfitted with large ceramic composite brakes. You'd need a racetrack to beat this Mercedes-Benz.

Safety

For most automakers, autonomous driving features are still in the realm of science fiction. That's not the case for Mercedes-Benz. This new E-Class sedan has innovative technology such as the "Car-to-X" system which connects your vehicle to an online network. This network allows your vehicle to virtually speak to other cars on the road, gaining information about travel conditions and road hazards. The PRESAFE® system senses an impending collision and immediately goes to work protecting you and your family. The speakers emit a special tone to protect your hearing, the windows roll up, the seatbelts tighten, and even the passenger seat side bolsters inflate to make sure you get the best safety measures instantaneously. Simply put, the 2018 Lexus GS just doesn't have those features.

There is a clear winner in this matchup. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class boasts a sophisticated interior cabin that has decadent features and materials on display. In terms of performance, the AMG® E-Class model blows the doors off the best GS sedan trim available. The 2018 Lexus GS does have some adequate safety features, but nothing compares to the amount of innovation placed inside the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan. You can be the ultimate judge by visiting Mercedes-Benz of Nashville and booking a test drive in the all new E-Class sedan today. Our expert staff stands ready to introduce you to all of the best options so you can pick a winner.