Lexus LS 2006 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 40 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 11.2 | |
| Lexus LS consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 20 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: | 5.15 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 560 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 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: | 2`515 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 6200 | |
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