Mercedes E class 2013 vs Lexus GS 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.5 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Lexus GS) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 179 NM more than Lexus GS. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus GS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Lexus GS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 458 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 82 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 20 200 | |
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