Mercedes S class 2005 vs Lexus LS 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row 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: | 272 HP | 282 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 10 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 67 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.4 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes S 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: | 5.08 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 6 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 570 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 10 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.6 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`475 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 6200 | |
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