The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 101,100

€ 93,800

€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 500 is just 0.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
1485
1871
2120
1465
1875
2120
1871 mm
Width
1875 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1485 mm
Height
1465 mm
3035
5096
2970
5090
5096 mm
Length
5090 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2970 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
2030 kg
Kerb Weight
2055 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2455 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.22 %

General
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
W221
Generation
USF40
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
4608 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 bhp
383 bhp
Lexus LS 460
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
493 NM
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 500
530 NM
493 NM
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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5.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.37 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500
5.3 kg/bhp
5.37 kg/bhp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
25 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus LS 460
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
84 L
495 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
214 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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
400 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
560 L












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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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