Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Auto Show Pics
01-31-10, 04:07 PM
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Technically the S-Class Hybrid and LS Hybrid really don't compete with each other anyway. Its very hard to cross shop the two. The S-Class is and entry level flagship vehicle with an emphasis on fuel economy and lower prices. The LS on the other hand really competes with the V12 S-Class and BMW V12 7 series, both on price and performance.
I am sure the next LS Hybrid will tone it down a level to better compete with the S-Class Hybrid more head on. Especially on pricing.
I am sure the next LS Hybrid will tone it down a level to better compete with the S-Class Hybrid more head on. Especially on pricing.
A V6 hybrid LS would do well to compete with both, and a higher level prestige LS600hL should still be offered to compete with the V12 competition.
01-31-10, 07:07 PM
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I don't think the LS600hL will ever compete with the S400, but I wouldn't be surprised if Lexus added another lesser hybrid model to the LS line to compete with not only the S400 but also the new I6 BMW 7 series.
A V6 hybrid LS would do well to compete with both, and a higher level prestige LS600hL should still be offered to compete with the V12 competition.
A V6 hybrid LS would do well to compete with both, and a higher level prestige LS600hL should still be offered to compete with the V12 competition.
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01-31-10, 08:26 PM
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01-31-10, 08:29 PM
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ls600hl vs s class top gear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cfWC1Yj36U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cfWC1Yj36U
Both hybrids, totally different in execution.
The S400 is the entry level S-class here.
The LS 600h L is the top of the line LS.
The S400 is a V-6
The LS is a V-8
The S400 has a small ion battery
The LS has bigger traditional hybrid batteries
The S400 is RWD
The LS is AWD
01-31-10, 09:03 PM
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if s400 has lithium ion batteries, is that a world first?
02-01-10, 06:01 AM
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I think that the price of this vehicle is the best part.
And you could make the same arguement about the LF-A. Yet people are willing to spend alot of money on these vehicles. Thus, why wouldn't Toyota offer them?
And this why I don't consider the Hybrid LS all that great of hybrid, yes it is great technology and a stunning achievement but it just costs way too much and is kind of pointless at that price range. For the money it is more of a V12 competitor, although the V12 BMW and V12 Mercedes come out on top because they don't offer a faux V12 like the LS600h.
02-01-10, 06:47 AM
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