2021 Lexus IS vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$39,050 | MSRP$111,100 |
Average price$39,763 | Average price$126,596 |
Listings23 | Listings21 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
2021 Lexus IS Reviews SummaryThe new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews SummaryThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size four-door luxury sedan with a 48-volt mild hybrid system as part of its gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-6-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $123,500; the S580 starts at $139,900. Natural Resources Canada estimates the S500 can achieve fuel consumption as low as 11.4 litres per 100 kilometres city/8.0 highway/9.9 combined, while the S580 is rated at 14.3 L/100 km city/9.5 highway/12.2 combined. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3715 lbs | Curb Weight4740 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height59.2 in |
Length185.4 in | Length208.2 in |
Width72.4 in | Width83.0 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1387 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,050 | $111,100 |
Average price | $39,763 | $126,596 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size four-door luxury sedan with a 48-volt mild hybrid system as part of its gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-6-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $123,500; the S580 starts at $139,900. Natural Resources Canada estimates the S500 can achieve fuel consumption as low as 11.4 litres per 100 kilometres city/8.0 highway/9.9 combined, while the S580 is rated at 14.3 L/100 km city/9.5 highway/12.2 combined. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3715 lbs | 4740 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 59.2 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 208.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 83.0 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1387 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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