The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 86,900

€ 105,900

€ 86,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lexus LS 460 is 7.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.7
73.8
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
116.9
198
124.6
205.7
198 in
Length
205.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5842 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.05 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
USF40
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.932

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus LS 460
375 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lexus LS 460
364 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.43 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
32 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
470 mi
Range
549 mi
Lexus LS 460
470 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
178.2 kWh
Lexus LS 460
210.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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