Lexus LS 2017 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 163 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 5.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger, but lower. Lexus LS is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus LS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 510 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`765 | 2`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 65 400 | 60 200 | |
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