Lexus LS 2009 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S 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: | 394 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 159 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 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: | 5.06 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Lexus LS has 230 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 12 000 | |
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