The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 96,900
€ 87,300
€ 96,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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. The Lexus LS 500h is 5.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID.
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
57.9
74.8
85
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
123
206.1
119.5
200.6
206.1 in
Length
200.6 in
123 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
13.1 %
General
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
USF50
Generation
W221
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 500h
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.974

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
No data
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
14.01 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
34 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
728 mi
Range
708 mi
Lexus LS 500h
728 mi
708 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
149.7 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
132.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















