Lexus GS 2015 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: | 311 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 59 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Toyota Tacoma | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 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`250 kg | 2`390 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`825 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 565 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 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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