Lexus GS S190 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212?

2005–2011 vs 2009–2016 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon/Coupe/Convertible

In short

Length: GS S190 4,825 mm, E-Klasa W212 4,895 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: GS S190 430 l, E-Klasa W212 695 l.
Lowest consumption: GS S190 7.9 l/100 km, E-Klasa W212 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: GS S190 183–255 kW, E-Klasa W212 100–386 kW.
Standard equipment: GS S190 39 items (Executive), E-Klasa W212 26 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2122009–2016 · 14 engines · Base, Elegance, Avantgarde, AMG LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus GS S1902005–2011no listings	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2122009–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,825 mm	Length4,698 mm–4,895 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm	Width1,786 mm–1,874 mm
Height	Height1,425 mm–1,430 mm	Height1,397 mm–1,511 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm–2,874 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–430 l	Trunk volume390 l–695 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,665 kg–1,875 kg	Curb weight1,580 kg–1,840 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–71 l	Fuel tank59 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines14
Power	Power183–255 kW (249–347 hp)	Power100–386 kW (136–525 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.6	Displacement (l)1.8–5.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.9 l/100 km · GS 450h	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · GS 460	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · E 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsExecutive · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim39 · Executive	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim46 · Luxury	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort11 · 7
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✓
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 · 1
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
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 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
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—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
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)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
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✓
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 E-Klasa W212?

Length: Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212 4,895 mm, Lexus GS S190 4,825 mm (a 70 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,874 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 695 vs 430 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus GS S190 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212?

The most frugal Lexus GS S190 uses 7.9 l/100 km (GS 450h); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212 5.1 l/100 km (E 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Lexus GS S190 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212?

The strongest Lexus GS S190 makes 255 kW (347 hp) (GS 460); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212 386 kW (525 hp) (E 63 AMG).

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