The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 45,300
€ 71,200
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 300h is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500
57.3
72.4
82.1
58
73
81.5
72.4 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
58 in
112.2
190.9
113.1
192.1
190.9 in
Length
192.1 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.19 %
General
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500
L10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
220 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
No data
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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17.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
17.34 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
50 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
49 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
872 mi
Range
559 mi
Lexus GS 300h
872 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
89 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
89 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
