The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 97,800

€ 106,700

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 460 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
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
200.4
119.5
201.4
200.4 in
Length
201.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.28 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
USF40
Generation
W222/X222
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 500
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
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lexus LS 460
349 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
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
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
37 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
458 mi
Range
585 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
161.1 kWh
Lexus LS 460
216 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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