Lexus GS S160 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

1997–2005 vs 2002–2009 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: GS S160 4,805 mm, E-Klasa W211 4,855 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: GS S160 510 l, E-Klasa W211 690 l.
Lowest consumption: GS S160 10.9 l/100 km, E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: GS S160 161–221 kW, E-Klasa W211 100–378 kW.
Standard equipment: GS S160 24 items (Standard), E-Klasa W211 26 items (Classic).
On Autodrom: E-Klasa W211 from €6,600 (2 listings); no GS S160 is listed right now.

Lexus GS S1601997–2005 · 3 engines · Standard, Luxury, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–2009 · 14 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport EditionSpecifications →2 listings from €6,600 →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus GS S1601997–2005no listings	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–20092 listings · from €6,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,805 mm	Length4,818 mm–4,855 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,822 mm–1,834 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm	Height1,452 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,800 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume450 l–510 l	Trunk volume540 l–690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,674 kg–1,730 kg	Curb weight1,495 kg–1,765 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank75 l	Fuel tank65 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2005	Production years2002–2009
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines14
Power	Power161–221 kW (219–300 hp)	Power100–378 kW (136–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.3	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.9 l/100 km · GS 300	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · GS 400	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · E 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Standard	Items in the base trim26 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Luxury	Items in the top trim32 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort6 · 10
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
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✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€6,600
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,250

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus GS S160 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

Length: Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 4,855 mm, Lexus GS S160 4,805 mm (a 50 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,854 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 690 vs 510 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus GS S160 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The most frugal Lexus GS S160 uses 10.9 l/100 km (GS 300); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km (E 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Lexus GS S160 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The strongest Lexus GS S160 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (GS 400); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 378 kW (514 hp) (E 63 AMG).

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