Lexus LS 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 386 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 53 HP more power than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller. Lexus LS is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.5 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`455 | 2`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 60 200 | |
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