The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 112,000

€ 87,500

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 600h is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 450.
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450
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
200.4
119.5
200
200.4 in
Length
200 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
12.79 %

General
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450
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 450
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.924

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
439 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
439 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
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Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 450
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
11.58 lb/hp
13.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
27 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
28 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
607 mi
Range
482 mi
Lexus LS 600h
607 mi
482 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
162.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data