Lexus LS 400 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus LS 400 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lexus LS 400 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
When comparing the Lexus LS 400's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 400 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Lexus LS 400's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 400 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Pricing: A used 2000 Lexus LS 400 ranges from $3,995 to $9,650 while a used 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $2,948 to $12,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus LS 400’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 275 horsepower. The LS 400 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 483 miles. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles.This gives the Lexus LS 400 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$54,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$70,345
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$60,773
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$39,600 - $70,345
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,305
Price Range:
$3,995 - $9,650
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
217,619
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,025
Price Range:
$2,948 - $12,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$7,555
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$5,223 - $10,418
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
151,579
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Lexus LS 400 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 400
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.2 - 4.9
Lexus LS 400 Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
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8 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus LS 400 Trim Levels
Base
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
S 430, S 500
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
300 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 483 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3890 lbs
Width:
72 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
196.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4133 lbs
Width:
73.1 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
203.1 inches
Wheelbase:
121.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Brown
Antique Bronze Mica
Gold
Mystic Gold Metallic
Gray
Antique Sterling Metallic
Green
Imperial Jade Mica
Red
Baroque Red Metallic
Silver
Alpine Silver Metallic / Silver Jade Metallic
White
Diamond White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Black Opal / Obsidian Black
Brown
Designo Espresso
Gold
Not available
Gray
Tectite Gray
Green
Aspen Green
Red
Almandine Black / Bordeaux Red Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver / Desert Silver / designo Silver Metallic / Horizon Blue
White
Glacier White
Blue
Aquamarine / Azure Blue / Midnight Blue
Purple
Dark Turquoise
Interior Colors
Beige
Cypress
Black
Black
White
Ivory
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Java
Black
Not available
White
Not available
Gray
Ash / Charcoal / Oyster
