The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 105,900

€ 97,200

€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 450
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
201.8
206.1 in
Length
201.8 in
123 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 450
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.42 %

General
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 450
USF50
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 450
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 450
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11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 450
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
30 mpg
highway
36 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
531 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
155.3 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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