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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 500 V8vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

387 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
408hp304kW
387hp289kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
493Nm364lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,455kg5,412lb
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
46.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,620mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
84L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has 21 hp more than Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
493 Nm
364 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V84.8 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 1.1 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
833 km
518 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
785 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 kW
5.7 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
387 hp
289 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
785 km
488 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 107 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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