Lexus GS 2007 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 347 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes S class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.2 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 420'000 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: | 19 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, Toyota Tundra | Used also on Mercedes GL | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 26 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7600 | |
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