The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 97,200
€ 96,900
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,900
ⓘ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 450 is 4.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Mercedes S 450
Lexus LS 500h
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.9
74.8
85
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
201.8
123
206.1
201.8 in
Length
206.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
Lexus LS 500h
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.45 %
General
Mercedes S 450
Lexus LS 500h
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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Lexus LS 500h
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.86 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450
29 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
531 mi
Range
728 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450
155.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
