Mercedes S class 2013 vs Lexus LS 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes S 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 LS) 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: | 258 HP | 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 163 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 20 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | 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 S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes S class is 12 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes S class has 30 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS. The Lexus LS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 400 | 65 400 | |
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