Lexus GS (2000 – 2005) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1999 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 283 hp at most. The Lexus GS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,670 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
GS
2000 – 2005
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 – 283 hp | 116 – 279 hp |
| Torque | 294 – 417 Nm | 190 – 470 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 7.6 s | 6.6 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 250 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.1 – 12.3 L/100 km | 6.2 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 – 4,801 mm | 4,818 mm |
| Width | 1,800 – 1,801 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 – 2,800 mm | 2,832 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 – 1,745 kg | 1,510 – 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.