The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300h Automatic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 47,100
€ 71,000
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus GS 300h is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.9
73
81.5
72.4 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
112.4
192.1
113.1
191.7
192.1 in
Length
191.7 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.77 %
General
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
17.74 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
53 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
51 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
932 mi
Range
559 mi
Lexus GS 300h
932 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
83.4 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
83.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300h
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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