Lexus SC 2001 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is more dynamic to drive. Lexus SC engine produces 123 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 179 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus SC could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus LS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2003 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
| Lexus SC is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
450 litres | 390 litres | |
| Lexus SC has 141 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus SC (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 7400 | |
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