Lexus LS 2000 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 10.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 32 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2200 | |
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