Mercedes S class 2021 vs Lexus LS 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 503 HP | 420 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 83 HP more power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Lexus LS. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.6 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1070 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus LS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Lexus LS, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`820 kg | 2`585 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 89 800 | 55 800 | |
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