The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 73,800

€ 59,600

€ 73,800
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 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 430
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.83 %

General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 430
W212
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 430
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
402 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 430
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10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.89 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
529 mi
Range
387 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
529 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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