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Mercedes-Benz recently launched the S-Class facelift in India, with prices starting from Rs 2.20 crore (ex-showroom). Even though they are not traditional rivals, the new S-Class is priced very similarly to the Lexus LM MPV. These cars have completely different body types, but they cater to the same set of buyers who want an optimal chauffeur-driven experience. So, should you choose the 2026 S-Class over the LM? Let us find out.   Explore full specs, features and a price breakdown in our S-Class vs LM comparison. 2026 Mercedes S-Class vs Lexus LM: Prices Both luxury cars have the same starting price, but the top-end S-Class is more affordable Mercedes S-Class vs Lexus LM: Prices (ex-showroom) Model Price range (in Rs, crore) Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.20-2.38 Lexus LM 2.20-2.75 The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered in a single S 450e variant, which is available in two trims: Launch Edition and Manufactur Edition, priced from Rs 2.20 lakh. The Lexus LM also has the same price for ...

One of the harshest things for a car’s climate control system is dealing with high ambient temperature and humidity on a regular basis. This is true for many locations across the country, where summer daytime temperatures can easily climb past 40 degrees celcius. During our time testing the climate control systems of the Renault Duster and Volkswagen Taigun this May, the ambient temperature on site was a sweltering 42.2 degrees celcius. So, how did these midsize SUVs cope? Let’s find out. Explore full specs, features and a price breakdown in our Duster vs Taigun comparison. Autocar India’s testing methodology In preparation for the test, each car is parked under direct sunlight for two hours with its engine switched off and windows rolled up. Sunroof shades are kept closed, but rear window shades are rolled away. Once a car is ‘soaked’, a two member team enters the vehicle quickly to minimise loss of heat - our job is to simulate a worst case scenario. Each car is rigged with sophi...