The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 90,800

€ 105,900

€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes S 400 is 4.7 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
Mercedes S 400
Lexus LS 500
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.5
74.8
85
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
201.4
123
206.1
201.4 in
Length
206.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400
Lexus LS 500
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.34 %

General
Mercedes S 400
Lexus LS 500
W222/X222
Generation
USF50
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
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400
Lexus LS 500
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes S 400
354 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500
Performance
Mercedes S 400
Lexus LS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500
▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
13.41 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 400
28 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
518 mi
Range
514 mi
Mercedes S 400
518 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 400
159.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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