2011 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lexus IS would be higher. Both 2011 Lexus IS and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 500 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (385 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lexus IS | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | IS | S |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 306 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |