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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2006 Lexus LS 430

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP $106,050 - $227,900
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2006 Lexus LS 430
MSRP $85,700
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8 Gas V12
Gas V8
Displacement
4.3L/260 5.0L/303 5.5L/336 5.5L/332 6.0L/365
4.3L/262
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
275 hp @ 5750 rpm 302 hp @ 5600 rpm 493 hp @ 5000 rpm 493 hp @ 6100 rpm 604 hp @ 5500 rpm
278 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
295 ft-lb @ 3000-4400 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700-4250 rpm 590 ft-lb @ 1800-3500 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 2750-4000 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2000-4000 rpm
312 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift AMG-enhanced 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: fingertip manual mode w/steering wheel controls AMG SpeedShift transmission programming-inc: 35% faster gear changes, automatic braking downshifts, prevention of upshifts while cornering, torque converter lockup in all forward gears
6-speed super electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: OD, sequential multi-mode shifter, transmission cooler
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
14.2 - 18.9 L/100 km
12.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.1 - 11.6 L/100 km
8.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.1 - 18.9 L/100 km
8.5 - 12.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
88.0 - 90.0 L
84.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
5
Front Head Room
955 mm
968 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,118 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,504 mm
1,481 mm
Rear Head Room
955 - 975 mm
963 mm
Rear Leg Room
904 - 1,024 mm
955 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,481 mm
1,478 mm
Trunk Volume
436 L
496 - 572 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,964 - 3,086 mm
2,926 mm
Length, Overall
5,037 - 5,159 mm
5,014 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,854 - 1,857 mm
1,829 mm
Height, Overall
1,453 mm
1,471 - 1,491 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
145 - 150 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,889 - 2,221 kg
1,810 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/45ZR18 P225/55HR17 P245/40ZR19
P225/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P245/45ZR18 P225/55HR17 P265/40ZR18 P275/35ZR19
P225/55R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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