Lexus LS 2003 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 11.5 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes S class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 2 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.8 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`330 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3400 | |
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