Lexus ES vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class Comparision

The most expensive, range-topping variant Has less features than the cheaper Luxury variant Ride not as plush as expected from a LexusPeople say “Just be yourself” which essentially means staying true to your own identity or character, to act naturally rather than pretending to be different in order to gain approval. Having driven the Lexus ES 250 facelift in this F Sport guise, I think this saying is relevant to cars as well.You see, the Lexus ES was created with an emphasis on comf

While performance and speed are traits that we as petrolheads readily embrace, the reality is that as a daily, we would much rather go for something comfortable. Would you rather walk on some uncomfortable clogs over a pair of pillowy loafers?Unlike the clothes we wear, there is something else that is of concern especially when buying a car – reliability. So, for this article, we’re choosing used cars that excel in providing a comfortable ride all without blowing your bank account on

The 2022 Lexus ES facelift has just made its global debut. Being a facelift exercise, the exterior has been subtly tweaked while Lexus claims improved refinement, drivability, and ADAS.Starting with the exterior design, there’s a new grille completed in a mesh pattern with L-shaped components. The headlamps are also redesigned, featuring shorter LED DRLs and BladeScan adaptive high-beam system.There are also newly designed wheels, measuring from 17-inch to 19-inch depending on variant. The

For those looking to breakaway from the usual mould of German sedans, heres the 2021 Lexus ES 250 facelift thats just been launched in Malaysia. Fully-imported (CBU) from Japan, prices start from RM 295,663.50, inclusive of the 50% sales and service tax (SST) discount for imported cars.Its got a raft of (subtle) changes to it, encapsulating styling revisions, updated suspension and improved features. Adding on to that theres also a new range-topper in the form of the sporty ES 250 F-Sport.Exteri

If you wanted an exquisite-looking Toyota Camry, then perhaps this 2021 Lexus ES 250 Limited Edition might attract your attention.Starting from RM 327,510.50 on the road without insurance and half-exempted from SST (until 30-June 2021), the Lexus ES 250 Limited Edition is the second Lexus model launched this week alongside the Lexus RX 300 Luxury Special Edition.Exclusive to the ES 250 Limited Edition is an inlay of bamboo wood trim throughout the cabin in the doors, dashboard, centre console, a

Based on Lexus Malaysia’s official website, the Lexus ES’s infotainment system has just been upgraded with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.The 2019 Lexus ES is still quite a new car in Malaysia as the car was launched just last September. But for a RM 300k car, the ES was noticeably missing Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.Now the ES joins the Lexus RX and Lexus NX that comes with both connections. The ES's infotainment system will also allow owners to seamlessly connect Apple

As the dust, or rather asphalt settled at the 50th 24 Hours of the Nürburgring with Mercedes-AMG snatching a double podium finish (Audi won the race), the all-new 2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 was also put up on display in camouflage.Due to launch later in 2022, the next-gen C63 will be the first AMG model to feature a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain instead of the trademark V8 unit. As part of Mercedes-Benz’s effort towards electrification, the most potent C-Class will not have a fire-breath

Now with a mild-hybrid 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine Outputs 408 PS/500 Nm 0-100 km/h in 4.6 secondsThe 2023 (W206) Mercedes-AMG C43 has made its global debut and the highlight here is its engine: the M139 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid system.Unlike the previous 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine, this M139 engine is manufactured there in accordance with the principle of 'One Man, One Engine', so critics can’t say this isn’t a ‘real

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of the most popular Mercedes-Benz models in the world, though its popularity is waning in light of the rise of its SUV brethren. For nearly 30 years (40 if you want to include the original baby Benz, the W201), the C-Class has been the “compakt” class of the three-pointed star.Though the role of an entry-level Mercedes-Benz has since been taken over by the A-Class, the C-Class is still seen by many fans as one of the proper Benzes that exude elegance

449 PS. That is how much power Mercedes-AMG will extract out of its 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine which will motivate the next Mercedes-AMG C63. Yes, the AMG C-Class that has up to now been powered by a succession of V8 engines, will receive a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder heart (codenamed M139), albeit one strapped with Semtex explosives.The most powerful 4-cylinder production car engine, in the worldThe M139 is already pulling duty on the current AMG 45-series cars, with a handy output of 421 PS and 50

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduced a trio of AMG models last week, one of them was the 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, a four-door coupe priced at RM 448,888. But there’s another AMG model with four doors, similar output levels, and in a similar price bracket (RM 421,888) – the Mercedes-AMG C43. So in this article, well be looking at the CLA 45 vs C43.CLA45 vs C43Both are priced rather closely to one another because the Mercedes-AMG C43 is locally assembled, while the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45

Last week, BMW Malaysia introduced the first-ever locally assembled M Performance car - the G20 BMW M340i xDrive. It is priced at RM 402,354 (without SST), valid until 31 December 2020.The BMW M340i goes head to head against the Mercedes-AMG C43, which is also locally assembled, priced at RM 401,114 (without SST). Since we’ve yet to get our hands on the BMW M340i, we’ll just take a side by side look at the spec sheets.Powertrain - Mercedes-AMG C43 has more power, but slower from 0-10