The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 101,000

€ 92,300

€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,300
ⓘ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 long is 6.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Lexus LS 460
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.7
73.8
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
124.6
205.7
116.9
199.2
205.7 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Lexus LS 460
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.05 %

General
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Lexus LS 460
W221
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Lexus LS 460
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 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
4.6 L / 225 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 hp
375 hp
Lexus LS 460
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
15 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
34 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
615 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
470 mi
Lexus LS 460
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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
210.3 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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