Lexus GS 2000 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| 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 | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 176 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Used also on 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. Lexus GS 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 | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
| Lexus GS has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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