The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 90,900

€ 91,100

€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus LS 460 is 5 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
1465
1875
2120
1473
1871
2120
1875 mm
Width
1871 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1465 mm
Height
1473 mm
2970
5030
3035
5080
5030 mm
Length
5080 mm
2970 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
2085 kg
Kerb Weight
2090 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.24 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
USF40
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.911

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4608 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
362 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus LS 460
362 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
469 NM
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Lexus LS 460
469 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI
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5.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
Lexus LS 460
5.76 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus LS 460
24 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
84 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
450 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus LS 460
450 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
193.4 kWh
Lexus LS 460
219.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
274 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
247 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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