Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
|
Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 38 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.8 | |
|
The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 |
no data | 368 litres | |
|
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`030 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CLK has
|
Lexus IS has
| |