The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 90,900

€ 114,100

€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 460 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 long
57.7
73.8
83.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
73.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.7 in
Height
58.9 in
116.9
198
124.6
206.5
198 in
Length
206.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 long
4597 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.72 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 long
USF40
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 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 278.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus LS 460
362 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lexus LS 460
346 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 500 long
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12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
12.7 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
450 mi
Range
572 mi
Lexus LS 460
450 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
164.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
219.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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