Lexus LS 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Hybrid | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus LS) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mercedes S class) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 394 HP | 456 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 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 62 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 180 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): | 9.3 | 9.1 | |
| Lexus LS consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 5.18 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 510 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 140 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: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`730 | 2`695 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 57 200 | |
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