Lexus GS (1997 – 2000) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 294 hp. The Lexus GS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 11.4 L/100 km against 11.7 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the lighter car, from 1,470 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,801 mm, the Lexus GS is 313 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG.
| Specification |
Lexus
GS
1997 – 2000
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 222 – 294 hp | 306 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 420 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 8.2 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.