Mercedes S class 2021 vs Lexus ES 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 2.5 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 191 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 279 NM more than Lexus ES. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.0 | 5.3 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 20 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 394 litres | |
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Lexus ES has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 44 litres less trunk space than the Lexus ES. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.3 metres less than that of the Lexus ES, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`025 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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