Lexus LS 2009 vs Mercedes S class 2009
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) | 3.0 - 6.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol 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: | 367 - 445 HP | 235 - 525 HP | |
| Torque: | 466 - 520 NM | 350 - 830 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 4.6 - 7.8 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 - 10.2 | 7.6 - 14.4 | |
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Lexus LS petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less 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: | 5.06 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Lexus LS has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.2 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 (kg): | ~ 2`640 | ~ 2`618 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 12 000 | |
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