2011 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2011 Lexus LS 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. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS 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 (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus LS. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lexus LS | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LS | C |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 497 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 Length | 5179 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 66 L |