Lexus LS 2007 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 445 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 105 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 60 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): | 9.3 | 12.0 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | 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. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 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: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`750 kg | 2`620 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 6200 | |
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