The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 92,700

€ 96,900

€ 92,700
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. The Mercedes S 450 CDI is 5.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Lexus LS 500h.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.8
85
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200.6
123
206.1
200.6 in
Length
206.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.12 %

General
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
W221
Generation
USF50
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
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
615 mi
Range
728 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data