The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 103,900
€ 91,100
€ 103,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 600h is 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 420 CDI.
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 420 CDI
58.3
73.8
83.5
58
73.7
83.5
73.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
116.9
198
119.5
200
198 in
Length
200 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 420 CDI
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.93 %
General
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 420 CDI
USF40
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 420 CDI
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
439 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
439 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
No data
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Performance
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 600h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
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11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
11.4 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
29 mpg
highway
33 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
561 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus LS 600h
561 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 600h
176.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
