Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 14 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2002 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 2002 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 6 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 57 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
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