Lexus GS 2008 vs Mercedes S 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: | 368 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 35 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.1 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 26 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 200 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7600 | |
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