Mercedes E class 2002 vs Lexus GS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus GS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 72 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 90 NM more than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 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 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 980 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: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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`200 | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5200 | |
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