Lexus LS 2006 vs Mercedes S class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 108 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 143 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 450'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Lexus LS has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 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`465 | 2`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7600 | |
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