Lexus LS 2017 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 227 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus LS is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`765 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 65 400 | 27 200 | |
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