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. | |||
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, Lexus LS has 110 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: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`560 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 60 200 | |
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