The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 110,300

€ 93,800

€ 110,300
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 Mercedes S 500 long is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
57.7 in
124.6
206.5
116.9
200.4
206.5 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
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.94 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
W222/X222
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code

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

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

Lexus LS 460
▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
29 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
37 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
606 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
606 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
155.3 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
155.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 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
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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