The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 79,300

€ 90,900

€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 350 is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 350
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
198
200 in
Length
198 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
Lexus LS 460
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.48 %

General
Mercedes S 350
Lexus LS 460
W221
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
Lexus LS 460
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.975
Engine Code

3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Mercedes S 350
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.04 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
528 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes S 350
528 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350
200.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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