The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 109,400

€ 92,700

€ 109,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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. The Lexus LS 600h is just 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450 CDI
58.3
73.8
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
116.9
199.2
119.5
200.6
199.2 in
Length
200.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450 CDI
5214 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
6162 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
11.62 %

General
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450 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 450 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 450 CDI
No data
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 600h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
11.88 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
25 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
29 mpg
highway
34 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
561 mi
Range
615 mi
Lexus LS 600h
561 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 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).
187.2 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
176.2 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data