Mercedes E class 2006 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 23 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.6 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Lexus GS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 110 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7200 | |
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