2009 Lexus IS vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Lexus IS and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS. 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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lexus IS | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | IS | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3454 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |