The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 103,500

€ 93,800

€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 500 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
200.4
205.7 in
Length
200.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.94 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

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
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
383 hp
Lexus LS 460
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
364 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
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus LS 460
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11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.6 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
29 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
504 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
504 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
210.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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