Lexus GS 2007 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 368 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 10.0 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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: | 4.82 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus GS is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 225 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5800 | |
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