Mercedes S class 2003 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 245 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 32 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 9.2 | |
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The Lexus ES 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 ES, 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: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 33 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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