Lexus GS 2007 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 347 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus GS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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 | 1.87 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, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 75 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`160 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 6200 | |
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