The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 112,000

€ 106,700

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 600h is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500
58.3
73.8
83.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
73.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.9 in
116.9
200.4
119.5
201.4
200.4 in
Length
201.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
15.19 %

General
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500
USF40
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500
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 278.929

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

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

Mercedes S 500
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
11.58 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
27 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
607 mi
Range
585 mi
Lexus LS 600h
607 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
161.1 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
162.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 600h
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data