Lexus GS 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 307 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 372 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 35 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.4 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 110 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`300 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`755 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 365 kg | 595 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 63 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2600 | |
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