The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 109,700

€ 92,300

€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,300
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 6.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 460
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
124.6
205.7
116.9
199.2
205.7 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 460
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.62 %

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

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 460
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
375 hp
Lexus LS 460
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus LS 460
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
521 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
470 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
210.3 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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