2022 Lexus LS vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2022 Lexus LS

#6 in Luxury Large Cars

2022 Mercedes-Benz S Class

#2 in Coupes

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LS 500 F SPORT RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LS LS 500 F SPORT RWD	18	29	$73,324	$79,700
LS LS 500 RWD	18	29	$70,012	$76,100
LS LS 500h AWD	22	29	$103,040	$112,000

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Maybach S 580 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class Maybach S 580 4MATIC Sedan	15	24	$174,731	$184,900
S-Class S 500 4MATIC Sedan	21	30	$104,990	$111,100
S-Class S 580 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$111,227	$117,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$73,324

$174,731

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$79,700

$184,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1328 / month

$3082 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Lexus LS presents an appealing blend of style, luxury, and above all attention to detail, even if rivals can be more fun to drive.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class remains the luxury benchmark, with the ride, comfort, power, and technology to prove it.

TCC Likes

Pampering cabin
Thrifty-ish LS 500h
Great looks

Smooth power
Unparalleled comfort
Built to the highest standard

TCC Dislikes

… but maybe it should?
So-so handling and ride
Artificial hybrid noise

No coupe, convertible, or AMG this year
Noticeable body lean
High prices

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

62.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.3

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

61.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.8

59.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

123

133.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

65.2

Length, Overall (in)

206.1

215.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

59.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

12.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.1

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.7

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

20.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P275/40VR20

P255/45VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR20

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4839

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 9.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

442 @ 1600

516 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/210

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

416 @ 6000

496 @ 5500

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Gas/Electric 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

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

2.31

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

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

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 Sedan

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

8.0

9.8

2022 Lexus LS

2022 Lexus LS arriving with limited availability
Lease: No lease offer
Rebate: No cash incentive
Finance: No special financing rates

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2022 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2022 S-Class is available
Lease: From $1,619/mo.
Rebate: No cash rebates
Financing: No APR offers

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