2020 Lexus LS vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2020 Lexus LS

#7 in Mid-Size Cars

2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

#1 in Coupes

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LS 500 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LS LS 500 AWD	18	27	$72,376	$78,670
LS LS 500 F SPORT AWD	18	27	$77,896	$84,670
LS LS 500 F SPORT RWD	19	30	$74,935	$81,450
LS LS 500 Inspiration Series AWD	18	27	$92,796	$100,865
LS LS 500 Inspiration Series RWD	19	30	$89,851	$97,665
LS LS 500 RWD	19	30	$69,415	$75,450
LS LS 500h AWD	23	31	$76,527	$83,180
LS LS 500h RWD	25	33	$73,563	$79,960

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AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible	15	24	$172,490	$183,500
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	17	27	$161,116	$171,400
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Sedan	17	26	$142,504	$151,600
S-Class AMG S 65 Sedan	13	22	$221,464	$235,600
S-Class Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$162,620	$173,000
S-Class Maybach S 650 Sedan	13	21	$190,397	$202,550
S-Class S 450 4MATIC Sedan	18	28	$91,415	$97,250
S-Class S 450 Sedan	19	28	$88,595	$94,250
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Coupe	17	27	$122,341	$130,150
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Sedan	17	27	$101,003	$107,450
S-Class S 560 Convertible	17	26	$130,284	$138,600
S-Class S 560 Sedan	17	27	$98,183	$104,450
S-Class S 560e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$103,165	$109,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$72,376

$172,490

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$78,670

$183,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1311 / month

$3058 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Lexus LS is a throwback cruiser with edgy, space-age looks, though the hybrid version is unbeatable as a road-tripper.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans.

TCC Likes

Daring lines
Ultra-luxurious interior
Spacious rear seat

Smooth, powerful engines
First-class cabin
Attention to detail

TCC Dislikes

Bouncy ride
Imprecise steering
Frustrating infotainment

Ready to be upgraded
Maybach doesn’t feel as special
Absurdly expensive at the top

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

49.5

Front Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

60.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.3

37.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

64.7

Length, Overall (in)

206.1

198.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

123

115.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

75.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

24.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

19.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR19

P255/40YR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR19

P285/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4938

4817

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 8.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

442 @ 1600

664 @ 2750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/210

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

416 @ 6000

603 @ 5500

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

18 (Est)

15 (2019)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

21 (Est)

18 (2019)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

27 (Est)

24 (2019)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

5.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.76

2.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

2.31

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.72

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.17

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.33

Trans Order Code

421

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.88

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus LS

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

2020 Lexus LS

2019 Lexus LS in stock; 2020s arriving
Cash: Up to $18,500 cash on 2019s
Financing: 0.0% APR for 60 months on 2019s
Lease: $799 per month for 36 months

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2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2020 S-Class is in stock
Get up to $2,500 off (Sedan)
Lease: From $969/month
Financing: No APR deals

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