Lexus GS 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus GS) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Mercedes E class), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 139 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.4 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 10.70 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 82 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`235 kg | 2`300 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 465 kg | 565 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 13 600 | |
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