The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 90,900
![Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Lexus_LS_USF40.png)
€ 95,600
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221.webp)
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
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
119.5
200
198 in
Length
200 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
4597 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
![Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Lexus_LS_USF40.png)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.96 %
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
USF40
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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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
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
362 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Lexus LS 460
346 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
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Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 500
▶ REPLAY
12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
12.7 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
28 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
450 mi
Range
478 mi
Lexus LS 460
450 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
221.6 kWh
Lexus LS 460
219.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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