Lexus SC 2001 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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 | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
| Lexus SC engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 10.6 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus SC could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes SLK 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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Lexus SC is larger. Lexus SC is 43 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
450 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus SC has 73 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 7000 | |
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