Lexus GS 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 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: | 249 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 72 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1220 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: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 110 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.4 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`125 | 2`200 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3000 | |
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