The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 97,800

€ 99,400

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘ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 1 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
1465
1875
2120
1473
1871
2120
1875 mm
Width
1871 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1465 mm
Height
1473 mm
2970
5090
3035
5080
5090 mm
Length
5080 mm
2970 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
2155 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2575 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2620 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
6.73 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
USF40
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.968

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4608 CC
Engine Capacity
5462 CC
365 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 500
473 NM
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Lexus LS 460
473 NM
530 NM
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
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5.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.25 kg/bhp
Lexus LS 460
5.9 kg/bhp
5.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Lexus LS 460
25 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 500
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
84 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
458 mi
Range
462 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
462 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).
229.2 kWh
Lexus LS 460
216 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
263 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
289 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
560 L












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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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