2011 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2011 Lexus GS and 2011 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Lexus GS and 2011 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus GS | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GS | C |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
