Lexus GS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 25 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 17 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.7 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: | 1`795 kg | 2`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`540 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 240 kg | 610 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times 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 (€): | 14 800 | 8200 | |
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