The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 105,900
€ 109,800
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Lexus LS 500 is 0.4 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
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
124.6
206.5
206.1 in
Length
206.5 in
123 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6228 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.45 %
General
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
USF50
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
436 hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Performance
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
11.2 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
17 mpg
city
No data
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
1553 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID 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).
53.1 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data






















