Lexus LS (1995 – 1997) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 279 hp against 264 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,440 kg against 1,670 kg. At 5,000 mm, the Lexus LS is 204 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
1995 – 1997
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1997 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 19 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 264 hp | 88 – 279 hp |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 135 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 6.6 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 177 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 6.3 – 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,000 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,417 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,832 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 kg | 1,440 – 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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