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

€ 96,300

€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,300
ⓘ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
4762 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.92 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
346 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
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus LS 460
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
13.15 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
521 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
450 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 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
1058 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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