Mercedes S class 2006 vs Lexus LS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 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: | 235 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 145 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 47 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 11.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1000 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 20 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. | |||
| Mercedes S klase 2006 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 5 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 510 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 50 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`625 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8000 | |
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