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Mercedes S-Class vs Lexus LS comparison

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

Mercedes S-Class vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Lexus LS

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

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 substantially 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 substantially 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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

S-Class

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 S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

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

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers moderately more boot space – 530 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries markedly 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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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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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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

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

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
455 kg

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

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lexus
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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