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Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015 450h V6vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 350d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015

450h V6

292 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    292 hp
    218 kW
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,296 km
    805 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
292hp218kW
286hp213kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,690kg5,930lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,296km805mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,880mm192in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350dPowerTorque
  • Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V66,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
292 hp
218 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
1,895 kg
4,178 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V65.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
1,119 km
695 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
1,296 km
805 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
292 hp
218 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,880 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
292 hp
218 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,880 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
1,296 km
805 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
-
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d

  • Has 248 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 178 km (110 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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