The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 109,400

€ 109,700

€ 109,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘ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. The Lexus LS 600h is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
124.6
205.7
199.2 in
Length
205.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
5214 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6162 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
9.51 %

General
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
USF40
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
8-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 278.932

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
439 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
439 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
No data
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
11.88 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
25 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
31 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
561 mi
Range
521 mi
Lexus LS 600h
561 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
176.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data