The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 101,100
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 105,900
 Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900

ⓘ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 500 is 5.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Lexus LS 500.
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
200.6 in
Length
206.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.77 %
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500
W221
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
514 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data