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Entertainment System
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 | Number of speakers | 8 | vs | 8 | Fewer speakers | ||||||
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| Has speed sensitive volume | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have speed-sensitive volume | ||||||
| CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
| premium radio | Optional | vs | Optional | Both can be upgraded to include satellite radio | ||||||
| Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
| Has subwoofer | No | vs | No | Neither has a subwoofer; audio won't have that deep thumping bass sound | ||||||
| entertainment system | Standard | vs | Not Available | If you want to keep the kids occupied with an entertainment system, it comes standard in the E350; no amount of money can buy it on the ES 350 | ||||||
Performance
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| Horsepower | 268 HP @ 6,000 RPM | vs | 268 HP @ 6,200 RPM | Underpowered | ||||||
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| Number of gears | 7 | vs | 6 | The E350 has more gears and the ES 350 is OK, too | ||||||
| Transmission | Semi-automatic transmission | vs | Automatic transmission | The E350's semi-automatic transmission is a rare find for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| paddle shifters | Standard | vs | Not Available | The E350 comes standard with paddle shifters for ultimate driving control; not available on the ES 350 | ||||||
| Air compressor | None | vs | None | Neither has an air compressor to maximize power output | ||||||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 14.3 lb/hp | vs | 13.4 lb/hp | Both have OK performance | ||||||
| Drivetrain type | rear-wheel drive | vs | front-wheel drive | Neither has a good drivetrain for off-road or bad weather driving | ||||||
| Curb-to-curb turning radius | 36.9 ft | vs | 36.7 ft | Both cars corner comparably to other vehicles in their class | ||||||
Practicality
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| Passengers | 5 | vs | 5 | People mover | ||||||
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| Highway driving range | 506 miles | vs | 500 miles | Good highway range | ||||||
| Cargo space | 15.9 ft3 | vs | 14.8 ft3 | Both have OK cargo room | ||||||
| front seats | 52.4 ft3 | vs | 52.3 ft3 | Both average size front seats | ||||||
| folding rear seats | Optional | vs | Not Available | The E350 offers an optional folding rear seat for extra cargo room; not available on the ES 350 | ||||||
| power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
| roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
| navigation system | Optional | vs | Optional | Both offer an upgrade to a navigation system | ||||||
| Cupholders | 4 | vs | 4 | OK number of cupholders | ||||||
| front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Luxury Features
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| moon roof | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with sun roofs | ||||||
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| power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
| keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
| leather | Optional | vs | Standard | Leather-appointed interiors are available on both; but it comes standard with the ES 350 | ||||||
Cost
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| MSRP | $50,275 | vs | $37,600 | The ES 350 has a great price and the E350 is pretty reasonable | ||||||
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| In-city gas mileage | 17 mpg | vs | 19 mpg | Both get OK mileage in the city | ||||||
| basic warranty miles | 50,000 mile | vs | 50,000 mile | Average basic warranty | ||||||
| basic warranty years | 4 year | vs | 4 year | Average lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Safety Features
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| antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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| Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
| Airbags | 7 | vs | 7 | Both have outstanding airbag coverage | ||||||
| Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
| Roadside assistance system | mbrace | vs | SafetyConnect | |||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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| Rollover resistance | 5 stars | vs | 4 stars | The better is 1.5x safer than the ES 350 | ||||||
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| Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Road Tests
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| 0-60 mph | 6.8 seconds | vs | 6.4 seconds | The ES 350's 0-60 time is average for this class of vehicle, but the E350 is sluggish | ||||||
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| Braking distance at 60mph | 139 ft | vs | 131 ft | Both take longer to stop from 60mph | ||||||
| 1/4 mile | 15.2 s s @ 94.0 mph mph | vs | 14.9 s s @ 98.0 mph mph | The ES 350's 1/4 mile time is average, but the E350's is quite bad | ||||||
| Lateral acceleration | 0.86 g | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Top speed | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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