The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 97,800

€ 81,800

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800
ⓘ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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.5 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
USF40
Generation
W222/X222
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus LS 460
349 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
14 mpg
city
50 mpg
28 mpg
highway
55 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
458 mi
Range
989 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
90.4 kWh
Lexus LS 460
216 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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