Mercedes E class 2002 vs Lexus GS 2005

 
Mercedes E class
2002 - 2004
Lexus GS
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.2 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 224 HP249 HP
Torque: 315 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 seconds7.2 seconds
Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 25 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 5 NM more than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.99.8
Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres71 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway980 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: 10 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler CrossfireUsed 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.82 m
Width: 1.82 m1.82 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Lexus GS are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres430 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
540 litresno data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 110 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10 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`1702`125
Safety:
Quality:
below average
no data
Average price (€): 30005400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Lexus GS has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
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