Mercedes S class 2006 vs Lexus GS 2007
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 320 HP | 307 HP | |
Torque: | 730 NM | 372 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
Mercedes S class engine produces 13 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 358 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.1 | |
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 71 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
1210 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GL | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.21 m | 4.85 m | |
Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 36 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 360 litres | |
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 200 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`660 | 2`230 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 7000 | 7000 | |
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