The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 97,800

€ 80,200

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
200.4
124.6
205.1
200.4 in
Length
205.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.2 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 320 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 320 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
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus LS 460
349 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 320 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 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
458 mi
Range
726 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
216 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
216 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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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