Lexus Es vs Mercedes Benz Glc

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Lexus ES

Lexus Es

350h Luxury

71.80 lakh

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes Benz Glc

2.0 Diesel 220d 4Matic

77.00 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

2487 cc
1993 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Diesel

Gearbox Type

e-CVT
Torque Converter

Combined Max Power

247 hp
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Engine Type

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Turbocharged

Engine Installation

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Front

Number of Gears

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9

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

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Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

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Max Engine Power

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197hp at 3600

Max Engine Torque

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440Nm at 1800 - 2200

Max Motor Power

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23hp

Max Motor Torque

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200Nm

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Front Suspension Type

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Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

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Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

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Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

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Coil Springs

Damper Control

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Ride Height Adjust

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Type of Power Assist

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Electric

Steering Adjust type

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Electric

Steering Adjust

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Tilt and Telescopic

Rear Brakes

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Discs

Wheel Size

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19 inches

Front Tyre Size

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235/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

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235/55 R19

Wheels

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Alloys

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Dimensions

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

4
5

Length

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4716 mm

Width

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1890 mm

Height

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1640 mm

Wheelbase

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2888 mm

Boot Capacity

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620 litres

Entertainment

Display

14-inch Touchscreen
11.9-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

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Speakers

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6

CD Player

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USB Input

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AUX Input

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Bluetooth Audio Streaming

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Bluetooth Telephone Function

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Steering Audio Controls

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Steering Phone Controls

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Wireless Phone Charging

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Android Auto

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Wired

Apple CarPlay

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Wired

MirrorLink

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Web Browser

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Video Player

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Satellite Navigation

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On-board

Voice Commands

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Gesture Controls

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Touchpad

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Rear Entertainment Screens

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

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Common Rail

Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

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Official Fuel Economy

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19.47 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

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62 litres

User Reported Mileage

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10.21 kmpl

0-100kph

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7.8 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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4.71 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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6.24 s

Comfort

Power Windows

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Front and Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

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Bluetooth Connectivity

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Cabin Boot Access

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Trunk Light

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Cooled Cup Holders

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Cup Holders

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Sunglass Holder

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Digital Instrument Cluster

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Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

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Steering Mounted Controls

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Audio and Phone

Door Pockets

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Electric Tailgate Release

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Front Seatback Pockets

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Glove Box

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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12 Volt Port

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Interior Lamps

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Powered Tailgate

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

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All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

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All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

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Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

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Remote Locking

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Keyless Entry

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Push Button Start

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Climate Control

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2-zone

Rear AC Vents

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Third Row AC Vents

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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Rear Window Sun Shades

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Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

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Rear Power Outlet

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Sunroof

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Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

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Driving Modes

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Cruise Control

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Auto Parking

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Launch Control

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Dead Pedal

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Hands-free Boot Opening

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Safety

Airbags

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7

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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Seat Belt Warning

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Side Airbag

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Driver Airbag

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Curtain Airbag

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Front Collision Avoidance

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Lane Departure Avoidance

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Dashcam

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Day Night Interior Mirror

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Automatic

Lane Keep Assist

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Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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Passenger Airbag

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Overspeed Warning

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Door Ajar Warning

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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

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Brake Assist (BA)

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Electronic Parking Brake

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Traction Control

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Electronic Stability Control

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Hill Start Assist

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Hill Descent Control

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Central Locking

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Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

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Child Safety Lock

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ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

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Automatic Headlamps

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Automatic Wipers

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Rear Washer/Wiper

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Rear Defogger

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Day/Night Interior Mirror

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Auto

Parking Sensors

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Front & Rear

Parking Camera

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Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

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With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

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Adaptive Cruise Control

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Antenna

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Headlight Height Adjuster

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Roof Rails

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Rub Strips

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Cornering Headlights

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Scuff Plates

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LED DRLs

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LED fog lamps

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LED headlamps

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Wheel Arch Cladding

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LED taillights

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ORVM turn indicators

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Puddle Lamps

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Projector Headlamps

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Headlight Type

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LED

Daytime Running Lights

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LED

Front Fog Lamps

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Interior

Speedometer

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Digital

Tachometer

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Digital

Trip Meter

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Average Speed

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Distance to Empty

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Low Fuel Level Warning

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Gear Indicator

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Shift Indicator

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Head-up Display

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Seat Material

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Leather

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Driver's Seat Height Adjust

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Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

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Driver's Seat Memory

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Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

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Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

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Front Passenger Seat Memory

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Adjustable Front Headrests

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Ventilated Seats

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Heated Seats

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Massage Seats

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Front Seat Armrest

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Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

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Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

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Individual Chairs at Rear

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Rear Seat Backrest Recline

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Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

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Rear Seat Backrest Split

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60:40

Seat Count

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5

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Find My Car

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Emergency Call Button

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SOS Button

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Alexa Compatibility

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Questions you may find useful

•1d

For Bangalore, I am considering the Lexus ES 350h, Mercedes-Benz E 200, or GLC 300. The car will mostly be chauffeur-driven. Which one would be the better choice?

Verified
•1h

For a mostly chauffeur-driven owner in Bangalore, the sedans you've shortlisted make the most sense. Between the two, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is undoubtedly the most popular car in its class, and for good reason, in your case, we think the Lexus ES 350h might be a better bet. The ES 350h is a hybrid, which makes it particularly well-suited to Bangalore's traffic conditions, offering excellent fuel efficiency and a very refined, quiet driving experience. The rear seat is spacious and comfortable, and Lexus' reputation for reliability and low maintenance costs adds to the long-term ownership appeal. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class 200 is also a strong contender, offering a slightly more luxurious and spacious cabin and, crucially, superb back seats that recline quite far, but it does not offer the same efficiency or refinement in stop-and-go traffic, and this will add up in the long run. The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, while a good SUV, is not the best fit for a chauffeur-driven owner as the rear seat is not as comfortable as the ES or E-Class, and the ride is firmer. The ES 350h strikes the best balance of comfort, efficiency and long-term peace of mind.

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