The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 72,400

€ 97,800

€ 72,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus LS 460
58
73.7
83.5
57.7
73.8
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
57.7 in
119.5
200
116.9
200.4
200 in
Length
200.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus LS 460
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.28 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus LS 460
W221
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus LS 460
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
365 hp
Lexus LS 460
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
349 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
736 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
458 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
156.4 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 S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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