The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 93,300

€ 106,700

€ 93,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘ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 500h is 4.7 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 500
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 500h
Mercedes S 500
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6008 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.11 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 500
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
No data
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
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13.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
13.55 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
38 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
822 mi
Range
585 mi
Lexus LS 500h
822 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
117.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data