Lexus LS 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 4.6 - 5.0 (petrol, hybrid) | 3.0 - 5.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Mercedes S class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 370 - 394 HP | 258 - 585 HP | |
| Torque: | 473 - 520 NM | 370 - 900 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 - 6.3 seconds | 4 - 6.8 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 - 11.6 | 5.9 - 10.3 | |
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Lexus LS petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 530 litres | |
| Lexus LS has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`582 kg | ~ 2`689 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 29 600 | |
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