Mercedes E class 2006 vs Lexus GS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 65 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | 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 2006 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes E klase 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Lexus GS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 110 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5200 | |
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