Mercedes S class 2013 vs Lexus ES 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 456 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 243 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 256 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 457 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.6 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 27 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 472 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 38 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`730 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 62 000 | 34 200 | |
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