Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 35 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.2
10.4
Lexus GS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
71 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
1000 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
145 mm (5.7 inches)
Engines
Engine production duration:
16 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Mercedes E class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
430 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 110 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
