Lexus LS 430 RWD vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500
![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 $93,675MSRP | ![]() Lexus LS 430 RWD $57,240MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 $93,675MSRP | Lexus LS 430 RWD $57,240MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced1994-2006 | Years produced2001-2006 |
MSRP$93,675 | MSRP$57,240 |
Average price$12,737 | Average price$9,482 |
Listings377 | Listings110 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.0L 302 hp V8 | Engine4.3L 278 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower302 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower278 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name4.3L 290 hp V8 |
Torque | Torque320 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower290 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4165 lbs | Curb Weight3955 lbs |
Height51.3 in | Height57.9 in |
Length176.0 in | Length196.7 in |
Width71.3 in | Width72.0 in |
Wheelbase99.0 in | Wheelbase115.2 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 $93,675MSRP | ![]() Lexus LS 430 RWD $57,240MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 $93,675MSRP | Lexus LS 430 RWD $57,240MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 1994-2006 | 2001-2006 |
MSRP | $93,675 | $57,240 |
Average price | $12,737 | $9,482 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.0L 302 hp V8 | 4.3L 278 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 302 hp @ 5600 rpm | 278 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.3L 290 hp V8 | |
Torque | 320 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.2 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4165 lbs | 3955 lbs |
Height | 51.3 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 176.0 in | 196.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 72.0 in |
Wheelbase | 99.0 in | 115.2 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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