Lexus LS 2003 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S 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 | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 47 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 123 NM less than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 8.7 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1260 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 8 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. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes S 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 | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller. Lexus LS is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 560 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes S class. The Mercedes S class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.6 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`340 | 2`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6600 | |
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