2025 Lexus LS review
As elegant as it is niche, the Lexus LS500 Sports Luxury limousine represents the pinnacle of the Japanese luxury brand's craft.
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James Wong
Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comparison
Lexus LS
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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2025 Lexus
LS
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
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Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
82L
558 to 820 km
50L - 66L
85 to 620 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$195,279 - $205,300
$117,900 - $199,900
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeously designed and built
- Loaded with all the fruit as standard
- Brisk and beautifully refined on the road
Misses
- Some may scoff at the price tag
- LS500h hybrid more fit for purpose
- Rear seat space not quite palatial
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinct styling from C-Class, S-Class
- Solid spec inclusions, tech-luxe vibes
- Four-pot turbo punches above its weight
Misses
- Transmission is clunky at low speeds
- Expensive option packages
- Not as spacious in the rear as you'd think
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3444 - 3456 | 1991 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.4L, 3.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 264kW - 310kW | 150kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 600Nm | 320Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 5100 | 1600 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92 - 92.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
