Lexus GS 2012 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: | 306 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 377 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 54 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1110 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: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | 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. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 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 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.6 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): | 2`190 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 16 800 | |
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