Mercedes S class 2013 vs Lexus LS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes S class) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Lexus LS) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 585 HP | 394 HP | |
| Torque: | 900 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 191 HP more power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 380 NM more than Lexus LS. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.3 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 370 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes S class has 140 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: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Lexus LS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 28 600 | |
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