1993 Lexus LS vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 590 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lexus LS | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LS | E |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2860 mm |
