ES vs E-Class comparison

By starting price alone, ES is ₩4,900,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

ES and E-Class compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSD KRW EUR

ES

What is good

Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.

What could be better

As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.

ES official site

E-Class

What is good

Strengths are a luxurious interior, the latest digital features such as the Superscreen, and a comfortable ride.

What could be better

Prices are high compared with rival models and rise sharply toward upper trims.

E-Class official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

Item	ESVisit site	E-ClassVisit site
Starting price	≈$54,052.83+ (₩71,600,000)External source	≈$57,751.98+ (₩76,500,000)External source
Vehicle class	Full-size	Full-size
Fuel	Hybrid, Electric	Gasoline, Diesel, Plugin hybrid
Domestic/imported	Imported	Imported
Top price	8,490	12,820
Fuel/energy economy	Needs checking (certified fuel economy of the new ES 350h not published)	E 200 12.3km/L E 220 d 16.0km/L E 300 4MATIC 11.1km/L (combined)
EV range	Up to 478km (external source, differs by trim, needs checking)	-
Power	Needs checking (official specs of the new model not confirmed)	E 200 204 hp E 300 258 hp E 450 381 hp
Seats	5-seater	5-seater
Price by trim	8th generation All New ES (launched 2026-10-13): ES 350e Premium ₩71,600,000 Luxury ₩80,200,000 VIP ₩83,900,000 ES 500e AWD Premium ₩77,000,000 Luxury ₩84,900,000 ES 350h Premium ₩72,900,000 Luxury ₩77,800,000 ES 350h AWD Premium ₩75,900,000 Luxury ₩80,800,000 (based on 5% individual consumption tax)	As of 2026: E 200 Avantgarde ₩76,500,000 E 200 AMG Line ₩80,000,000 E 220 d 4MATIC Exclusive ₩86,100,000 E 300 4MATIC Exclusive ₩93,600,000 E 300 4MATIC AMG Line ₩97,700,000 E 350 e 4MATIC ₩98,700,000 E 450 4MATIC ₩128,200,000 (AMG E 53 Hybrid ₩141,600,000 sold separately)
Good for	Recommended for those who want a quiet, fuel-efficient large hybrid sedan.	Recommended for large imported sedan buyers who value comfort and brand value.
Type	Cars	Cars
Category	Sedan	Sedan
Company	Lexus, Japan	Mercedes-Benz, Germany
Plans
Pros	Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.	Strengths are a luxurious interior, the latest digital features such as the Superscreen, and a comfortable ride.
Cons	As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.	Prices are high compared with rival models and rise sharply toward upper trims.

Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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