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: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus GS) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mercedes E class) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 352 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 44 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 13.80 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/l | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1110 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 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: | 4.88 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: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`305 kg | 2`300 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 565 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 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 (€): | 19 000 | 13 200 | |
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