The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 85,600

€ 96,300

€ 85,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Lexus LS 460
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
57.7 in
119.5
201.4
116.9
199.2
201.4 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Lexus LS 460
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.26 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Lexus LS 460
W222/X222
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
Lexus LS 460
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.867
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus LS 460
▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.57 lb/hp
13.15 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
40 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
46 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
737 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
737 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 BlueTEC
121.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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