Lexus LS 2003 vs Mercedes S class 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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) | |
| 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: | 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 | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 - 11.4 | 7.7 - 14.8 | |
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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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 (€): | 7400 | 3200 | |
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