The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 90,900
€ 98,900
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus LS 460 is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
57.7
73.8
83.5
58
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 in
116.9
198
124.6
205.1
198 in
Length
205.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4597 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.56 %
General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
USF40
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
V8 gasoline 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
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus LS 460
362 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Lexus LS 460
346 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
12.7 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
450 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus LS 460
450 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
