The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 59,600
€ 71,400
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 430 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
Lexus GS 430
Mercedes E 500
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.9
73
81.5
71.7 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
112.2
190
113.1
191.7
190 in
Length
191.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
Mercedes E 500
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.86 %
General
Lexus GS 430
Mercedes E 500
S19
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
Mercedes E 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Lexus GS 430
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
387 mi
Range
452 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
216 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).
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
