Lexus LS 2000 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.2 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: | 281 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 84 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 53 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4.3 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 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1100 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| 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: | 5.00 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 32 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.9 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`350 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2200 | |
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