The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 95,600
€ 93,300
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,300
ⓘ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 500 is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus LS 500h.
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
58
73.7
83.5
57.5
74.8
85
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
200
123
206.1
200 in
Length
206.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.8 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
W221
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
28 mpg
highway
40 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
478 mi
Range
822 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
