The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 76,200

€ 93,300

€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 320 CDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus LS 500h.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
58
73.7
83.5
57.5
74.8
85
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
200
123
206.1
200 in
Length
206.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
6.9 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
W221
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h
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19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
674 mi
Range
822 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data