The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 103,500
€ 93,300
€ 103,500
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes S 500 is 4.3 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.5
74.8
85
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
201.8
123
206.1
201.8 in
Length
206.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.82 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
W222/X222
Generation
USF50
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
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500
451 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes S 500
384 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.8 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 500
36 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
659 mi
Range
822 mi
Mercedes S 500
659 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
241 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
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
