Lexus LS 2003 vs Mercedes S class 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| 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 | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 37 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 67 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): | 11.4 | 11.9 | |
| Lexus LS consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL | |
| 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 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 | 5.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.8 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`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3400 | |
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