The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 96,300
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus LS 460
€ 91,100
 Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI
€ 96,300
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus LS 460 is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
57.7
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
73.8
83.5
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
116.9
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
199.2 in
Length
200 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4762 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.23 %
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
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
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
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

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
13.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.15 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
193.4 kWh
Lexus LS 460
219.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data