Mercedes S class 2006 vs Lexus LS 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.3 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 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: | 235 HP | 282 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 47 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 123 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 11.4 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 980 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes S 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. | |||
| 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 | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 6 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 570 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 10 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.6 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`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 7400 | |
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