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Lexus LS vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes SL Class?

Lexus LS vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • only slightly cheaper
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Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

LS

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lexus LS is only slightly cheaper – starting at 112,300 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 427 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

SL Class

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 SL Class offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 457 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.6 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is markedly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LS carries moderately more – 455 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 km
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Lexus LS
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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 SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Lexus LS
Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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