Mercedes E class 2002 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 5 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 12.0 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E 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: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
540 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 25 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 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`170 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3800 | |
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