Lexus IS 2008 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes SLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 248 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 5.0 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.15 m | 1.30 m | |
| Lexus IS is 44 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 335 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 59 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 19 600 | |
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