Compare Mercedes S-class W222 facelift vs Lexus LS 4 facelift vs Lexus LS 5

Variants
AMG S 63 L 4MATIC
AMG S 65 L
S 350d L 4MATIC
S 350d 4MATIC
S 350d
S 350d L
S 400d 4MATIC
S 400d L 4MATIC
S 400d L
S 400d
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 L 4MATIC
S 450
S 450 L
S 500 L
S 500
S 560 L 4MATIC
S 560 4MATIC
S 560 L
S 560
S 560e L
S 600 L
LS 460
LS 460 AWD
LS 460L
LS 600h
LS 600h L
LS 500
LS 500 AWD
LS 500h

Capacity

Fuel Capacity
84.0 L / 22.2 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R20, 275/40 R20

Construction

Battery | Capacity
13.5 kWh (gross)
Platform
TNGA: GA-L

Dimensions

Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
5235 mm / 206.1 in
Size | Width
1875 mm / 73.8 in
1900 mm / 74.8 in
Wheel Size
20 in
Wheelbase
3125 mm / 123.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.4 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.8:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
Engine | Redline
6600 rpm
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
10-speed

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
87%
68%
Pros
  • The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
  • Return of I6 engines
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension
  • Slightly better styling, esp. in Sport guise
  • Improved suspension durability
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Robust powertrain
  • Comfortable yet good-handling multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Imposing styling
Cons
  • S63 AMG became AWD only
  • Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
  • Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
  • Too many electronics
  • Starting to be down on power compared to its European competition
  • No SWB vehicle
  • No V8
  • Hybrid transmission became too complex
  • Arguably too many gears

Price

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