The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 95,600

€ 97,800

€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
58
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 in
Height
57.7 in
119.5
200
116.9
200.4
200 in
Length
200.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.98 %

General
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
W221
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
365 hp
Lexus LS 460
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
349 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
478 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
458 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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