Mercedes S class 2005 vs Lexus LS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 445 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 57 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 10 NM more than Lexus LS. Despite less power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.3 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Lexus IS | |
| 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 | 1.48 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 lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 330 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 230 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.6 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`545 | 2`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 8000 | |
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