Lexus LS 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 370 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 473 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Mercedes S class. Despite the higher power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 11.0 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes GL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus LS is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 160 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.4 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`560 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 13 400 | |
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