Lexus IS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$895
- IS: 90 hp more, 3.0 in more front legroom.
- E-Class All Terrain: 5 mpg better, 1.9 cu ft more cargo.
- E-Class All Terrain wins 3 of 8 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | IS | E-Class All Terrain | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,795 | $45,900 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 311 hp | 221 hp | IS |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 27 mpg | E-Class All Terrain |
| Cargo, max | 10.8 cu ft | 12.7 cu ft | E-Class All Terrain |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | 33.9 in | E-Class All Terrain |
| Front legroom | 44.8 in | 41.8 in | IS |
| Length | 185.8 in | 194.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,913 lb | 4,189 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| IS 350 F Sport Design RWD $45,500 | E-Class All Terrain CLA 250 Coupe $44,750 | $750 |
| E-Class All Terrain CLA 250 Coupe $44,750 | IS 350 F Sport Design RWD $45,500 | $750 |
Cost to run
E-Class All Terrain costs $2,834 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | IS | E-Class All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,795 | $45,900 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $57,268 | $54,433 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: E-Class All Terrain wins.
IS wins if Power weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | E-Class All Terrain | 19% |
| Power | IS | 29% |
| Space | E-Class All Terrain | 15% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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