Mercedes E class 1999 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 22 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 176 NM more than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 12.0 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Lexus GS, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes E class has 5 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus GS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3800 | |
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