Lexus LS XF40 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

2006–2017 vs 2005–2013 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Lowest consumption: LS XF40 9.3 l/100 km, S-Klasa W221 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: LS XF40 263–327 kW, S-Klasa W221 150–386 kW.
Standard equipment: LS XF40 46 items (Executive), S-Klasa W221 38 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus LS XF402006–2017 · 5 engines · Executive, President, Luxury, PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013 · 12 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Sportpaket, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus LS XF402006–2017no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,030 mm–5,210 mm	Length5,076 mm–5,206 mm
Width	Width1,875 mm	Width1,871 mm
Height	Height1,465 mm–1,480 mm	Height1,473 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,970 mm–3,090 mm	Wheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume330 l–560 l	Trunk volume500 l–560 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,945 kg–2,270 kg	Curb weight1,880 kg–2,215 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank84 l	Fuel tank90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2017	Production years2005–2013
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines12
Power	Power263–327 kW (358–445 hp)	Power150–386 kW (204–525 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.6–5.0	Displacement (l)2.1–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · LS 600h	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · S 250 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · LS 460	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · S 600
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsExecutive · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim46 · Executive	Items in the base trim38 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim51 · President	Items in the top trim39 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort15 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel 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—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors✓	Power Folding Mirrors—
Mirror Memory	Mirror Memory✓	Mirror Memory—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Ventilated Front Seats	Ventilated Front Seats✓	Ventilated Front Seats—
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 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✓
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm✓	Two-way 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✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus LS XF40 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

Length: Lexus LS XF40 5,210 mm, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5,206 mm (a 4 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,090 vs 3,165 mm. Boot: 560 vs 560 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus LS XF40 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

The most frugal Lexus LS XF40 uses 9.3 l/100 km (LS 600h); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5.7 l/100 km (S 250 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Lexus LS XF40 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

The strongest Lexus LS XF40 makes 327 kW (445 hp) (LS 600h); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 386 kW (525 hp) (S 63 AMG).

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