Two good rivals.wonder which is the better drive?
Lexus LS 460 vs Mercedes-Benz S 500
Category | Lexus LS 460 | Mercedes-Benz S 500 |
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Engine layout | 4.6 l V8 | 5.5 l V8 |
Max power (ps / bhp) | 381 / 375 | 387 / 382 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 493 / 364 | 530 / 391 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2000 / 4409 | 1950 / 4299 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 190 / 188 | 199 / 196 |
Lap Times
Track | Lexus LS 460 | Mercedes-Benz S 500 |
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Autozeitung test track | 1:49.90 | 1:47.80 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | Lexus LS 460 | Mercedes-Benz S 500 |
---|---|---|
0 - 100 kph | 5.8 s | 5.4 s |
0 - 200 kph | 24.3 s | 20.4 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.5 s | 14.9 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph |
1/4 mile | 14.2 s | 13.7 s |
General performance
Category | Lexus LS 460 | Mercedes-Benz S 500 |
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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 460 | Mercedes-Benz S 500 |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
Straight line speed | 758 | 888 |
Total | 852 | 988 |
Verdict
S 500 is the fastest by a small margin.
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