Lexus GS S190 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

2005–2011 vs 2004–2010 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: GS S190 4,825 mm, CLS C219 4,920 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: GS S190 430 l, CLS C219 505 l.
Lowest consumption: GS S190 7.9 l/100 km, CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: GS S190 183–255 kW, CLS C219 165–378 kW.
Standard equipment: GS S190 39 items (Executive), CLS C219 35 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus GS S1902005–2011 · 7 engines · Executive, Luxury, Premium, SESpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010 · 8 engines · Standard, AMG Sportpaket, Grand Edition, designoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus GS S1902005–2011no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,825 mm	Length4,910 mm–4,920 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm	Width1,873 mm
Height	Height1,425 mm–1,430 mm	Height1,389 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–430 l	Trunk volume505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,665 kg–1,875 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–71 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2004–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines8
Power	Power183–255 kW (249–347 hp)	Power165–378 kW (224–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.6	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.9 l/100 km · GS 450h	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · CLS 320 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · GS 460	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · CLS 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsExecutive · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim39 · Executive	Items in the base trim35 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim46 · Luxury	Items in the top trim36 · AMG Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort11 · 9
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✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
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—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
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 · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 7
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—
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 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
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 S190 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

Length: Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 4,920 mm, Lexus GS S190 4,825 mm (a 95 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,854 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 505 vs 430 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus GS S190 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The most frugal Lexus GS S190 uses 7.9 l/100 km (GS 450h); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km (CLS 320 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Lexus GS S190 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The strongest Lexus GS S190 makes 255 kW (347 hp) (GS 460); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 378 kW (514 hp) (CLS 63 AMG).

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