Lexus GS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 38 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 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 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 16 800 | |
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