2021 Lexus LS vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2021 Lexus LS

2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

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LS 500 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LS LS 500 AWD	17	27	$72,911	$79,250
LS LS 500 F SPORT AWD	17	27	$76,223	$82,850
LS LS 500 F SPORT RWD	18	29	$73,232	$79,600
LS LS 500 RWD	18	29	$69,920	$76,000
LS LS 500h AWD	23	29	$86,251	$93,750
LS LS 500h RWD	25	33	$83,260	$90,500

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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	26	$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

$72,911

$172,490

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$79,250

$183,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1321 / month

$3058 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Though not perfect, the 2021 Lexus LS is a sublime hauler that’s exceptionally comfortable and thrills with its details.

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

TCC Likes

Sharp style
Plush digs inside
Surprisingly frugal

Smooth, powerful engines
First-class cabin
Attention to detail

TCC Dislikes

Steering imprecision
Springy ride
Artificial hybrid powertrain noise

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

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

60.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.3

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

49.5

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.3

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

123

115.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

75.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

64.7

Length, Overall (in)

206.1

198.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Brakes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

24.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR19

P285/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR19

P255/40YR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4905

4817

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 9.5

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

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

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

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.88

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus LS

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

10.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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