Lexus LS 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 370 HP | 456 HP | |
| Torque: | 473 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LS engine produces 86 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 227 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1120 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Lexus LS is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 510 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.5 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: | 2`560 kg | 2`695 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 29 600 | |
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