The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 96,300

€ 82,100

€ 96,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus LS 460 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
199.2
124.6
205.7
199.2 in
Length
205.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4762 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.18 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.930

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus LS 460
362 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus LS 460
346 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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13.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.15 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
450 mi
Range
726 mi
Lexus LS 460
450 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
158.4 kWh
Lexus LS 460
219.8 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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