Lexus GS L10 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

2012–2018 vs 2010–2018 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: GS L10 4,915 mm, CLS C218 4,998 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: GS L10 520 l, CLS C218 590 l.
Lowest consumption: GS L10 4.9 l/100 km, CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: GS L10 154–351 kW, CLS C218 125–430 kW.
Standard equipment: GS L10 39 items (Comfort), CLS C218 36 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus GS L102012–2018 · 7 engines · Comfort, F Sport, Luxury, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018 · 13 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Edition 1, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus GS L102012–2018no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,850 mm–4,915 mm	Length4,940 mm–4,998 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm–1,845 mm	Width1,881 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,455 mm	Height1,416 mm–1,417 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,874 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume450 l–520 l	Trunk volume520 l–590 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,665 kg–1,865 kg	Curb weight1,730 kg–1,925 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l	Fuel tank59 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2018	Production years2010–2018
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines13
Power	Power154–351 kW (209–477 hp)	Power125–430 kW (170–585 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–5.0	Displacement (l)2.1–5.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · GS 300h	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · CLS 220 BlueTEC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · GS F 5.0	Best 0–100 km/h3.6 s · CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed270 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim39 · Comfort	Items in the base trim36 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · Luxury	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort11 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus GS L10 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

Length: Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4,998 mm, Lexus GS L10 4,915 mm (a 83 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,874 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 590 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus GS L10 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

The most frugal Lexus GS L10 uses 4.9 l/100 km (GS 300h); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km (CLS 220 BlueTEC).

Which is more powerful — Lexus GS L10 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

The strongest Lexus GS L10 makes 351 kW (477 hp) (GS F 5.0); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 430 kW (585 hp) (CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC).

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