Lexus LS 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | |||
| Consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 16.70 € | |
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| 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, 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`730 kg | 2`695 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 28 600 | |
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