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Lexus LS vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes EQS?

Lexus LS vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

LS

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQS is visibly cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,361 £.

EQS

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS offers markedly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 226 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

LS

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes EQS offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus LS is only slightly lighter – 2,345 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers noticeably more boot space – 610 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 810 - 920 km
Lexus LS
Mercedes EQS

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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Lexus LS
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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