Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212)
E 500 V8
388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 460 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009
460 V8
381 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.2 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful388 hp289 kW
- Highest torque530 Nm391 lb-ft
- Lightest1,755 kg3,869 lb
- Best power-to-weight221 hp/t165 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score74/100
- Best economy score77/100
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption16.5 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range757 km470 mi
- Largest trunk560 L
- Best practicality score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 388hp289kW | 381hp284kW |
| Torque | 530Nm391lb-ft | 493Nm364lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,755kg3,869lb | 2,055kg4,530lb |
| Gross weight | 2,375kg5,236lb | 2,495kg5,501lb |
| 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 | 50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 58.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.4s Calculated | 17.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s Calculated | 5.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK | 16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s Calculated | 13.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated | 185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton Calculated | 240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 714km444mi Calculated | 757km470mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,461cc333cu in | 4,608cc281cu in |
| Length | 4,868mm192in | 5,060mm199in |
| Width | 1,854mm73in | 1,875mm74in |
| Height | 1,447mm57in | 1,465mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,874mm113in | 2,970mm117in |
| Front track | 1,585mm62in | 1,615mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,604mm63in | 1,620mm64in |
| Ground clearance | - | 145mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 532L | 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) E 500 V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
- Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,800-4,800 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 6,400 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.4 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 | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 13.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 178 km/h 111 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 388 hp 289 kW |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 381 hp 284 kW |
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 has 7 hp more than Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 493 Nm 364 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 1,755 kg 3,869 lb |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 2,055 kg 4,530 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 5.2 s |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 5.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 714 km 444 mi |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 757 km 470 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 388 hp 289 kW | 5.2 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 381 hp 284 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 |
| 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 |
| 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8 | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 388 hp 289 kW | 381 hp 284 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft | 493 Nm 364 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 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 | 1,755 kg 3,869 lb | 2,055 kg 4,530 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 714 km 444 mi | 757 km 470 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 532 L 18.8 cu ft | 560 L 19.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 | Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 |
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| Consumption | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK | 11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.60 LC100 km | 19.43 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi | 31.26 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal | 1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,940 LC/year | 2,914 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8
- Has 7 hp more
- Has 37 Nm more
- Is 300 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
- Has 28 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
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