Lexus GS 2000 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.9 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 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 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.4 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`120 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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