Lexus SC 2001 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus SC is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes SLK has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 4.3 (petrol) | 1.8 - 5.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes SLK is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 304 HP | 184 - 422 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 - 441 NM | 270 - 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 6.4 seconds | 4.6 - 7.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 - 12.0 | 5.0 - 8.4 | |
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Lexus SC petrol engines consumes on average 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SLK. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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Lexus SC is larger. Lexus SC is 38 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
450 litres | 335 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus SC has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the Lexus SC 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 SC (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`083 | ~ 1`846 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 19 600 | |
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