The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 95,600
€ 112,000
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Lexus LS 600h.
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 600h
58
73.7
83.5
58.3
73.8
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.3 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 600h
4277 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
15.84 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 600h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 600h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid 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
5 L / 245 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
439 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
439 hp
Lexus LS 600h
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 600h
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 600h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 600h
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
478 mi
Range
607 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
607 mi
Lexus LS 600h
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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 600h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
