The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 105,900

€ 82,200

€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Lexus LS 500 is 4.7 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 300 h
57.5
74.8
85
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
123
206.1
119.5
201.4
206.1 in
Length
201.4 in
123 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 300 h
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.44 %

General
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 300 h
USF50
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 300 h
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
6
Cylinders
4
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h
Performance
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 300 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h
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11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
17 mpg
city
56 mpg
30 mpg
highway
56 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
1012 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 300 h
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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