Lexus GS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 800 | 9200 | |
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