Mercedes S class 2003 vs Lexus LS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 4.3 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 | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 36 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 67 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 12.1 | |
| Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 940 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: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL | 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. Lexus LS 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 | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 16 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 552 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.8 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`100 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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