Mercedes E class 2013 vs Lexus GS 2016
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.5 Hybrid | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 181 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 221 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 179 NM more than Lexus GS. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
1430 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus GS engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used only for this car | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.88 m | 4.88 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Lexus GS are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 458 litres | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 82 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`235 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 16 800 | 23 400 | |
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