Lexus GS (2008 – 2011) vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2008 – 2010): specs compared
The Lexus GS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 347 hp against 338 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. The Lexus GS is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,912 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is 86 mm longer than the Lexus GS.
| Specification |
Lexus
GS
2008 – 2011
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2008 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 249 – 347 hp | 224 – 387 hp |
| Torque | 309 – 460 Nm | 300 – 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 – 7.2 s | 5.4 – 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 249 km/h | 245 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 11.1 L/100 km | 7.6 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,912 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,389 – 1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 – 1,840 kg | 1,730 – 1,823 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.