Lexus LS 460 vs Mercedes-Benz S 500

Picture of Lexus LS 460
Picture of Mercedes-Benz S 500
Category Lexus LS 460Mercedes-Benz S 500
Engine layout 4.6 l V85.5 l V8
Max power (ps / bhp) 381 / 375387 / 382
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 493 / 364530 / 391
Curb weight (kg / lb) 2000 / 44091950 / 4299
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 190 / 188199 / 196

Lap Times

Track Lexus LS 460Mercedes-Benz S 500
Autozeitung test track 1:49.901:47.80

Acceleration

Speed & distance Lexus LS 460Mercedes-Benz S 500
0 - 100 kph 5.8 s5.4 s
0 - 200 kph 24.3 s20.4 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 18.5 s14.9 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph9.6 s @ 88.9 mph
1/4 mile 14.2 s13.7 s

General performance

Category Lexus LS 460Mercedes-Benz S 500
Top speed 250 kph (155 mph)250 kph (155 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.54 g (5 m/s²)0.57 g (6 m/s²)
Fuel economy 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK)14.4 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 20 UK)

Summary

Category Lexus LS 460Mercedes-Benz S 500
Track Performance 94100
Straight line speed 758888
Total 852988

Verdict

S 500 is the fastest by a small margin.

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sircharles  10y ago

Two good rivals.wonder which is the better drive?