Has The Mercedes S63 AMG Knocked The Lexus LS460 Off The Top Rung?

On luxury features, they compare rather well...

I, personally, feel that 'back-messaging' driver's seats are a bit of a safety issue, as I don't want anyone driving me around to be quite THAT RELAXED!

— DaHarder (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 1:47:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

First they try to compare a GT-R to an IS-f, and now this all in the same day.
Why not compare an M3 to the C200 next?

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 2:19:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

The Lexus is not in the same league as the Benz.. not even close.

— sizquik (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 7:47:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

How do you compare a car that starts at 64K to a car that starts at 126K?

— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 8:14:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

DaHarder, don't be worried, cos the Lexus will be watching you and it will beep if you are too relaxed and closed your eyes, not really.

Regarding the question, S63 presence factor alone, is enough to tear the LS460 apart.

— Auto_Fan (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2007 2:11:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Whoa!

Was that narrative so profound that it had to repeated?

— DaHarder (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 1:45:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Because it's heavier, slower and less fuel efficient than the LS460?

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 5:13:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

hahahah... mercedes beats everyone... AGAIN

— c36amg (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 2:00:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

They should compare the S550 to the LS460. Not the S63, which is a special version of the S class with a more sporting nature.

— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 2:06:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 12   

why even bother arguing...the comparisons are unjust.

LS600hL vs s600 V12 MB
LS460L vs s500 V8 MB

if lexus ever decides to compete in a segment as the S63 AMG or the Alpina B7, they would introduce an LS-F (?)

common sense will produce legitimate comparisons.

Another (dohh) for 009!!!

— r15mohd (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 2:11:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

S63 vs. LS460? There's no comparison there, on any level other than the overall class size they compete in.

Regarding performance, engine, etc. it's like comparing a Nissan Altima with an M5.

This was an inaccurate re-branding of a great MB-related article.

— BrandonS (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 3:42:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

009: what's the point of the comparison? they're in different classes. it's not apples to apples.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 3:58:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I would compare the LS460 with the Ford Taurus.

I would compare the LS600 with the Buick Lucerne.

Lexus has yet to build a car that can be compared with a Nercedes Benz.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 4:09:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

1. I didn't know the LS460 was on "the top rung" in the first place.

2. The S63 AMG and LS460 do not compete. I don't care if you didn't come up with this comparison, 009-- why put it in the title???

BTW, CL63 FTW.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 5:15:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Hm so now the Detroit news is making news as bad as Detroit's cars...

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 5:45:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Oh come on German fans. You guys LOVE irrelevant comparisons for it gives you numerous opportunities to relish in your fanboyism.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 6:46:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

WOW...what a hell of a car!

— cad1cts (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 10:09:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Wow, my Jeep can accelerate without using the gas pedal too. Chrysler calls it the acceleration button located on the steering wheel.

Still prefer the LS but this car does have one serious thing better than the LS, it's friggin' fast! Then again, a twin turbo V12 better be.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/17/2007 10:26:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Has the S63 knocked the LS460 off? What? The S550 did that already. The S63 stomps a mutthole in the LS460 and LS600 quite easily. Please the question is self answering.

— Mercedes (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2007 1:54:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

S63, Best car on the road, with no competition.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2007 4:05:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

THe S63 or for that matter the S550 run rings around the Lexus all day. Nobody beats the Benz!
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2007 8:07:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Belive me all that crap won't work.In the shop again!!!!

— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2007 11:16:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Love the argument-inspiring title.

— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2007 9:41:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

S4,
Thanks for the correction. I just assumed every Benz with a 6 in its name used the V12.

I really question if the S550 ever beat the LS460 by a large margin, or if it ever did beat it.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/21/2007 1:53:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1