The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 71,000
€ 44,100
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 300.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 300
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 300
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.63 %
General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 300
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 300
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
402 hp
246 hp
Lexus GS 300
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.64 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus GS 300
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
559 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 300
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
168.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus GS 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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