Lexus LS 2003 vs Mercedes S class 2002
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Lexus LS is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes S class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
Engines: | 4.3 (petrol) | 3.2 - 5.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 282 - 290 HP | 204 - 500 HP | |
Torque: | 417 - 434 NM | 350 - 800 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 6.3 seconds | 4.8 - 8.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 - 11.4 | 7.7 - 14.8 | |
Lexus LS petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 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! | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.02 m | 5.10 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.3 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`335 | ~ 2`100 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 6200 | 3400 | |
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