Lexus LS 2000 vs Mercedes S class 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.2 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: | 281 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 102 NM more 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): | 12.1 | 11.5 | |
| Lexus LS consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 5.00 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.3 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`350 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
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