Lexus GS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 209 HP | 204 HP | |
Torque: | 253 NM | 500 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 247 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.2 | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
950 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 17 years | 14 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
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 | |
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 | |
Lexus GS has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
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 (kg): | 1`795 | 2`390 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 18 600 | 9800 | |
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