Lexus LS 2017 vs Mercedes S class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 503 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LS engine produces 83 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.6 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Lexus LS is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 535 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus LS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Lexus LS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`585 kg | 2`820 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 55 800 | 89 800 | |
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