Lexus LS 500 vs. Mercedes-Benz 500-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus LS 500 and Mercedes-Benz 500-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 500 and the Mercedes-Benz 500-Class.
In comparing the Lexus LS 500's and the Mercedes-Benz 500-Class's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 500 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus LS 500's and the Mercedes-Benz 500-Class's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 500 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz 500-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus LS 500’s base engine makes 416 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz 500-Class base engine makes 315 horsepower. The LS 500 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. The 500-Class is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 414 miles. This gives the Lexus LS 500 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz 500-Class. The LS 500 uses premium unleaded, and the 500-Class uses gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
83255 - 107769
Starting MSRP:
80335
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
100643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 128600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
80400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
89553
Price Range:
78998 - 95946
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
108498
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
76075 - 139960
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85653
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Lexus LS 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz 500-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
9.1 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.256
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz 500-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:
1.5750652171975061
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.6 - 11.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lexus LS 500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Mercedes-Benz 500-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus LS 500 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Mercedes-Benz 500-Class Trim Levels
500 E, 500 SEC, 500 SEL, 500 SL
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
416 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
442 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
347 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 29 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 414 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
17 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4696 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
206.1 inches
Wheelbase:
123 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3855 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
187.2 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
245/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Manganese Luster
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Iridium / Silver Illusion
White
Eminent White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Black Pearl Metallic
Blue
Dark Blue / Ice Blue Metallic / Nautical Blue Metallic / Teal Blue Metallic
Gray
Anthracite Gray Metallic / Carrara Gray / Pearl Gray Metallic
Red
Cabernet Red Metallic / Desert Red / Garnet Red Metallic / Signal Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic / Smoke Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White / Light Ivory
Brown
Canyon Brown Metallic / Sierra Brown Metallic
Green
Seafoam Green Metallic / Spruce Green Metallic
Purple
Blackberry Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Palomino w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Palomino w/ Brown Open-Pore Walnut Trim
Black
Black w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Black w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim / Black w/ Haku Trim / Black w/ Kiriko Glass Trim
Gray
Chateau w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / Chateau w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim
White
White w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / White w/ Laser Special Black Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
