8.5
2022 Lexus ES300h Luxury review
The Lexus ES is the only game in town if you want a large, fuel-efficient sedan from a luxury brand for under $80,000.
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William Stopford
2023 Lexus ES vs 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL Comparison
Lexus ES
Mercedes-AMG SL
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Based on the Lexus ES LUXURY +EP1 (HYBRID)
Based on the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
240 km
70L
973 km
Warranty
4 year
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MSRP
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$380,000
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Serene, well-built cabin
- Excellent fuel economy
- Mini-LS looks
Misses
- Dated infotainment
- Balanced handling but numb steering
- Similarly-priced NX packs more power and better tech
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb driveability, comfort and versatility
- Fast operating roof and kid-friendly rear seats
- Top-notch interior fit and finish
Misses
- Commonality of parts with less exclusive Mercedes models
- Exhaust note could be a little louder
- Hard choice between 911, DB12 and LC 500
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
- AMG High Perform Ceramic Composite Brakes System (+$12,990)
- AMG Exterior Night Package (+$6,990)
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$2,490)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$11,990)
- Magno Paint (+$10,190)
Colours Available
The ES is available in the following colours:
- Sonic Quartz (excludes F Sport)
- Titanium
- Sonic Iridium
- Sonic Chrome
- Graphite Black
- Vermillion
- Glacial Ecru
- Radiata Green
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport)
- White Nova (F Sport only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 430kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 8.6 | |
