LS 500 vs GLE 53
Lexus · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
LS 500
Beats the GLE 53 by 0.20s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the LS 500 beats the GLE 53 comfortably, finishing 0.20 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the LS 500 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
416 hp
429 hp
0–100 km/h
5s
5.2s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
V6 Twin-Turbo
V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
600 Nm
620 Nm
Price
$80,000
$71,000
Simulated race times
Distance
LS 500
GLE 53
100 m
5.836s
5.940s
1/8 mile
8.629s
8.775s
1/4 mile
12.977s
13.179s
1 km
23.281s
23.575s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: GLE 53 is $71,000 vs $80,000 for the LS 500 — a $9,000 gap. Power: GLE 53 makes 13 hp more (416 vs 429). 0–100 km/h: LS 500 is 0.20s quicker (5s vs 5.2s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the LS 500 or the GLE 53?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the LS 500 is faster, beating the GLE 53 by 0.20 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the LS 500 vs the GLE 53?
The LS 500 hits 100 km/h in 5 seconds, while the GLE 53 does it in 5.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The LS 500 produces 416 hp; the GLE 53 produces 429 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The LS 500 tops out at 250 km/h, and the GLE 53 reaches 250 km/h.
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