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Lexus LS vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes V Class?

Lexus LS vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes V Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes V Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,113 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus LS offers visibly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is barely lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries significantly more – 908 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 453 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V 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 £48,200
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Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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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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Lexus LS
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
216 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,235 mm
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 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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