The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 97,800

€ 99,700

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘ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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.74 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.932

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
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
32 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
458 mi
Range
549 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
178.2 kWh
Lexus LS 460
216 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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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