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Autobild compared the LS600h to the Mercedes S600.
They didn't a select a winner but gave the Lexus 50% and the Mercedes 50% in terms of win-win, a draw basically.
Overall, the Mercedes S600 was sportier, handled better, was more comfortable, stronger and more responsive brakes and gave more driving pleasure. The LS600h convinced with a lot of technology, quiet ride, excellent AWD system and good fuel economy.
The S600 obviously scored very low in terms of CO2 output and fuel economy, especially within the city (S600: 21.7 liters / LS600h 11.3 liters). However, the Lexus LS600h, at a mere 190 km/h on the Autobahn will consume over 30 liters of gasoline, just like the Mercedes S600. So basically, Autobild mentioned that the LS600h's only read advantage is within the city.
Both cars were nearly tied for rear seat comfort, though the S600 offered a little more side space at the rear. The Mercedes took 4.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h while the Lexus needed 6.3 seconds. The LS600h cannot follow the S600 in midrange acceleration, or even from 0-100 km/h due to the massive 830 Nm of torque the S600 develops. Even at a stoplight, the S600 will leave the LS600h behind.
The Mercedes S600 has the bigger trunk and can take onboard more load capacity than the Lexus LS600h which is seriously handicapped by the heavy weight of the hybrid system. Let's not even talk about the load capacity...
In the end, it depends on what one looks for. Those who want to be spoiled by an ultra quiet ride, roomy rear and technology and care about CO2 emissions are best served with the LS600h. The customer who likes to drive himself, enjoy wonderful handling and comfort and is not too concerned about fuel efficiency should go for the S600.
Link: Lexus LS 600h L gegen Mercedes S 600 - Neuwagentests - autobild.de
Fazit von AUTO BILD-Autor Georg Kacher:
Wer viel Kurzstrecke fährt – oder sich fahren lässt –, der sollte den Lexus in die engere Wahl ziehen. Nein, nicht nur wegen CO2 und Sprit-Spar-Effekt. Sondern auch zur Befriedigung des Spieltriebs, den vor allem die Fondpassagiere im Überfluss ausleben dürfen. Als Fahrmaschine ist dagegen der Mercedes nicht zu schlagen. Er geht um Welten besser, ist viel komfortabler und macht rundum mehr Spaß. Das S-600-Budget sprengt allerdings (fast) jeden Rahmen.
They didn't a select a winner but gave the Lexus 50% and the Mercedes 50% in terms of win-win, a draw basically.
Overall, the Mercedes S600 was sportier, handled better, was more comfortable, stronger and more responsive brakes and gave more driving pleasure. The LS600h convinced with a lot of technology, quiet ride, excellent AWD system and good fuel economy.
The S600 obviously scored very low in terms of CO2 output and fuel economy, especially within the city (S600: 21.7 liters / LS600h 11.3 liters). However, the Lexus LS600h, at a mere 190 km/h on the Autobahn will consume over 30 liters of gasoline, just like the Mercedes S600. So basically, Autobild mentioned that the LS600h's only read advantage is within the city.
Both cars were nearly tied for rear seat comfort, though the S600 offered a little more side space at the rear. The Mercedes took 4.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h while the Lexus needed 6.3 seconds. The LS600h cannot follow the S600 in midrange acceleration, or even from 0-100 km/h due to the massive 830 Nm of torque the S600 develops. Even at a stoplight, the S600 will leave the LS600h behind.
The Mercedes S600 has the bigger trunk and can take onboard more load capacity than the Lexus LS600h which is seriously handicapped by the heavy weight of the hybrid system. Let's not even talk about the load capacity...
In the end, it depends on what one looks for. Those who want to be spoiled by an ultra quiet ride, roomy rear and technology and care about CO2 emissions are best served with the LS600h. The customer who likes to drive himself, enjoy wonderful handling and comfort and is not too concerned about fuel efficiency should go for the S600.
Link: Lexus LS 600h L gegen Mercedes S 600 - Neuwagentests - autobild.de
Fazit von AUTO BILD-Autor Georg Kacher:
Wer viel Kurzstrecke fährt – oder sich fahren lässt –, der sollte den Lexus in die engere Wahl ziehen. Nein, nicht nur wegen CO2 und Sprit-Spar-Effekt. Sondern auch zur Befriedigung des Spieltriebs, den vor allem die Fondpassagiere im Überfluss ausleben dürfen. Als Fahrmaschine ist dagegen der Mercedes nicht zu schlagen. Er geht um Welten besser, ist viel komfortabler und macht rundum mehr Spaß. Das S-600-Budget sprengt allerdings (fast) jeden Rahmen.
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