Lexus SC 2001 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is more dynamic to drive. Lexus SC engine produces 89 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 139 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.26 m | |
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Lexus SC is larger. Lexus SC is 51 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 10 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
450 litres | 348 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus SC has 10 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 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 4200 | |
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