LS 500 vs S-Class S 500
Lexus · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
S-Class S 500
Beats the LS 500 by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the S-Class S 500 beats the LS 500 comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the S-Class S 500 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
416 hp
429 hp
0–100 km/h
5s
4.9s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
V6 Twin-Turbo
V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
600 Nm
700 Nm
Price
$80,000
$109,000
Simulated race times
Distance
LS 500
S-Class S 500
100 m
5.836s
5.783s
1/8 mile
8.629s
8.555s
1/4 mile
12.977s
12.875s
1 km
23.281s
23.132s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: LS 500 is $80,000 vs $109,000 for the S-Class S 500 — a $29,000 gap. Power: S-Class S 500 makes 13 hp more (416 vs 429).
FAQ
Which is faster, the LS 500 or the S-Class S 500?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the S-Class S 500 is faster, beating the LS 500 by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the LS 500 vs the S-Class S 500?
The LS 500 hits 100 km/h in 5 seconds, while the S-Class S 500 does it in 4.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The LS 500 produces 416 hp; the S-Class S 500 produces 429 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The LS 500 tops out at 250 km/h, and the S-Class S 500 reaches 250 km/h.
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