Mercedes S class 2009 vs Lexus LS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 386 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 151 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 47 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.7 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | 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 S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class and Lexus LS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 510 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 50 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 23 400 | |
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