The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 68,600
€ 59,600
€ 68,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 500 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Lexus GS 430.
Mercedes E 500
Lexus GS 430
57.9
73
81.5
56.3
71.7
79.5
73 in
Width
71.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
113.1
191.7
112.2
190
191.7 in
Length
190 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
Lexus GS 430
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.27 %
General
Mercedes E 500
Lexus GS 430
W212
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
Lexus GS 430
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.971
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
Mercedes E 500
Lexus GS 430
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
▶ REPLAY
10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.53 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
22 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
460 mi
Range
387 mi
Mercedes E 500
460 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes E 500
204.5 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
