Mercedes S class 2005 vs Lexus LS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 108 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 143 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 560'000 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: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 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. | |||
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`475 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8000 | |
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