Mercedes S class 2006 vs Lexus GS 2007
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 340 HP | 347 HP | |
Torque: | 460 NM | 460 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 7 HP less power than Lexus GS, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.0 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 71 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
1090 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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: | 10 years | 18 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes GL | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, Toyota Tundra | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.21 m | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 39 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 430 litres | |
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 130 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
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 GS, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 2`160 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 6800 | 7200 | |
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