The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 105,900

€ 103,900

€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 7.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus LS 600h.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 600h
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
124.6
205.7
116.9
198
205.7 in
Length
198 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 600h
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5842 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
8.81 %

General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 600h
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid 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
5 L / 245 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
439 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
439 hp
Lexus LS 600h
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 600h
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 600h
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 600h
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
10.64 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
549 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
549 mi
561 mi
Lexus LS 600h
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
178.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Lexus LS 600h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data