The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 98,900

€ 109,400

€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,400
ⓘ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 420 CDI long is 5.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Lexus LS 600h.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Lexus LS 600h
58
73.7
83.5
58.3
73.8
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
124.6
205.1
116.9
199.2
205.1 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Lexus LS 600h
4718 lb
Curb Weight
5214 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6162 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
9.51 %

General
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Lexus LS 600h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Lexus LS 600h
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
439 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
439 hp
Lexus LS 600h
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 600h
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Lexus LS 600h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 600h
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
595 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
561 mi
Lexus LS 600h
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Lexus LS 600h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data