Lexus ES 350h vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2026)
Lexus ES 350h (₹66.10 Lakh – ₹71.80 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz E-Class (₹81.50 Lakh – ₹1.45 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus ES 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹15.40 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
- The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the more powerful car, with 577 bhp against 241 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Lexus ES 350h in short
The all-new ES launched in India in July 2026, and the ES 350h remains what the ES has always been: the strong-hybrid luxury sedan nobody else builds. Two variants — Exquisite at ₹66.10 lakh and Luxury at ₹71.80 lakh, per Lexus India's official price list — carry a 244 hp 2.5L petrol strong hybrid with an e-CVT, promising diesel-beating efficiency with none of the diesel. Rivals are the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 Series LWB, neither of which offers a strong hybrid; the ES's pitch is Toyota-group hybrid reliability wrapped in Lexus luxury.
Full ES 350h prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz E-Class in short
The E-Class LWB is India's best-selling luxury car, and the current generation launched in October 2024 continues the formula that earned that title: an India-specific long-wheelbase body with a 3,094 mm wheelbase, reclining rear seats and a 540-litre boot. The range spans ₹81.50 lakh (E 200) to ₹1.45 crore for the 585 PS AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ plug-in hybrid. India is one of the few markets to get the LWB sedan at all — the BMW 5 Series LWB is its only direct long-wheelbase rival, with the Audi A6 running standard length.
Full E-Class prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: ES 350h or E-Class?
The Lexus ES 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹15.40 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
ES 350h vs E-Class — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Lexus ES 350h — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz E-Class — not yet tested.
Should I buy the ES 350h or the E-Class?
The Lexus ES 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹15.40 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the more powerful car, with 577 bhp against 241 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.