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 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (503 Nm @ 5200 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 | 4969 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 416 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |