The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 105,900

€ 98,900

€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus LS 500 is an inch longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
57.5
74.8
85
58
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
123
206.1
124.6
205.1
206.1 in
Length
205.1 in
123 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.81 %

General
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
USF50
Generation
W221
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 420 CDI long
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Performance
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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).
193.4 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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