The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 93,800
€ 97,300
€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘ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 LS 460 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
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
200.4
119.5
200.6
200.4 in
Length
200.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.86 %
General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
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
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
383 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Lexus LS 460
364 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.83 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
22 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
30 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
488 mi
Range
508 mi
Lexus LS 460
488 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
202.8 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 LS 460
202.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
