The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 101,300
€ 90,900
€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 long is 7.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
58
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 in
Height
57.7 in
124.6
205.1
116.9
198
205.1 in
Length
198 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.79 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
▶ REPLAY
11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.43 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
474 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
223.5 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 long
223.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
