Lexus LS 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 105 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3000 | |
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