Mercedes-Benz GL-klasse AMG GL 63 AMG (Special Series) 5.5 AT (557 hp) 4x4 vs Lexus LS Exclusive 5 5.0 CVT (394 hp) 4x4

Param name	Param value for Mercedes-Benz GL-klasse AMG	Param value for Lexus LS
Main Params
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Car name	Mercedes-Benz GL-klasse AMG	Lexus LS
Car type	passenger cars	passenger cars
Car body type	suv	sedan Long
Model	mercedes	lexus
Variant	gl_klasse_amg	ls
Modification	GL 63 AMG (Special Series) 5.5 AT (557 hp) 4x4	Exclusive 5 5.0 CVT (394 hp) 4x4
Release of cars	2012	2007
The end of production	2016	2012
Anti-theft protection
Central lock	Yes	Yes
Standard alarm system	Yes	Yes
Standard immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Comfort
Active power steering	Yes	No
Air conditioner	Yes	Yes
Camera 360°	Yes	No
Climate control	Yes	Yes
Cruise control	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	No
Keyless entry system	Yes	No
Onboard computer	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Rear view camera	Yes	No
Start the engine from a button	Yes	No
Steering wheel height adjustment	Yes	Yes
Steering wheel reach adjustment	Yes	Yes
Sunblinds in the rear doors	Yes	No
Tinted windows	Yes	No
Tire pressure sensor	Yes	No
Driver assistance systems PLUS
Blind Spot Monitoring System	Yes	No
Lane Keeping Assistance System	Yes	No
Engine
Boost type	turbocharging	No
Compression ratio	10	11.8
Cylinder arrangement	V-shaped	V-shaped
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm	98 × 90.5	94 × 89.5
Engine capacity, cm³	5461	4969
Engine location	front, longitudinal	front, longitudinal
Engine power supply system	direct injection into the combustion chamber	direct injection into the combustion chamber
Engine type	petrol	petrol
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm	557 / 410 at 5250 - 5750	394 / 290 at 6400
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm	760 at 2000 - 5000	520 at 4000
Number of cylinders	8	8
Number of valves per cylinder	4	4
Exterior elements
Alloy wheels 21"	Yes	No
Decorative moldings	Yes	No
Metallic paint coating	Yes	Yes
Roof rails	Yes	No
General information
Brand country	Germany	Japan
Car class	J	F
Model assembly	USA	Japan
Number of doors	5	4
Interior
Aluminum pedal pads	Yes	No
Door sills	Yes	No
Electric windows front	Yes	Yes
Electric windows rear	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable seats	Yes	Yes
Folding rear seat	Yes	No
Front central armrest	Yes	No
Front seat memory	Yes	No
Front seat ventilation	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes
Heated rear seats	Yes	No
Heated steering wheel	Yes	No
Leather interior	Yes	Yes
Leather steering wheel trim	Yes	No
Multifunctional steering wheel	Yes	No
Panoramic roof / windscreen	Yes	No
Sports front seats	Yes	No
Sunroof	Yes	Yes
Third rear headrest	Yes	No
Third row of seats	Yes	No
Lane Keeping Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring System	Yes	No
Lane Keeping Assistance System	Yes	No
Multimedia
12V socket	Yes	No
AUX	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Multimedia system for rear passengers	Yes	No
Standard audio preparation	Yes	Yes
Standard audio system with CD	Yes	Yes
Standard Hi-Fi audio system	Yes	Yes
Standard navigation system	Yes	No
USB port	Yes	No
Overview
Adaptive lighting system	Yes	No
Electric heating of windshield wiper zone	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes
Fog lights	Yes	Yes
Headlight washer	Yes	No
Heated mirrors	Yes	Yes
Light sensor	Yes	No
Rain sensor	Yes	No
Xenon / Bi-xenon headlights	Yes	Yes
Parking assistance systems
Automatic parking system	Yes	No
Camera 360°	Yes	No
Performance indicators
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s	4.9	6.3
CO2 emissions, g/km	288	No
Ecological class	Euro 5	No
Fuel consumption, l city / highway / combined	15.8 / 10.3 / 12.3	11.3 / 8 / 9.3
Fuel type	Super Plus (98)	Super (95)
Maximum speed, km/h	250	250
Security
ABS	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring System	Yes	No
Collision avoidance system	Yes	No
Driver airbag	Yes	Yes
ESP	Yes	Yes
Hill Start Assist System	Yes	No
Isofix / LATCH	Yes	No
Lane Keeping Assistance System	Yes	No
Night vision system	Yes	No
Passenger airbag	Yes	Yes
Rear side airbags	Yes	No
Side airbags	Yes	Yes
Window airbags (curtains)	Yes	No
Sizes in mm
Front track width	1655	1615
Ground clearance	180 – 260	130
Height	1850	1465
Length	5120	5150
Rear track width	1675	1620
Wheel size	295 / 40 / R21	245 / 45 / R19
Wheelbase	3075	3090
Width	1982	1875
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes	disk ventilated	disk ventilated
Rear brakes	disk ventilated	disk ventilated
Type of front suspension	independent, pneumatic element	independent, pneumatic element
Type of rear suspension	independent, pneumatic element	independent, pneumatic element
Transmission
Drive type	full	full
Number of gears	7	No
Transmission	automatic	variator
Volume and weight
Curb weight, kg	2580	2345
Fuel tank capacity, l	100	84
Gross weight, kg	3250	2750
Trunk volume min/max, l	680 / 2300	510