The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 103,500

€ 93,800

€ 103,500
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
The Mercedes S 500 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
57.7 in
119.5
201.8
116.9
200.4
201.8 in
Length
200.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.43 %

General
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
W222/X222
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 500
451 hp
383 hp
Lexus LS 460
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 500
384 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus LS 460
▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.8 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 500
36 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
44 mpg
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
659 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes S 500
659 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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