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Lexus LS vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes S-Class?

Lexus LS vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Lexus LS

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Mercedes S-Class

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes S-Class is marginally cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,258 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 276 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

LS

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is marginally lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is far ahead overall 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 km
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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 S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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