The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 97,800

€ 85,300

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 450
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
200.4
119.5
200.6
200.4 in
Length
200.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 450
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.28 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 450
USF40
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 450
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.922

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Lexus LS 460
349 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 450
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
458 mi
Range
528 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
528 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
200.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
216 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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