Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Lexus SC 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 419 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 123 HP less power than Lexus SC, whereas torque is 179 NM less than Lexus SC. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 12.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus SC, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 830 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 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus LS | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.64 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 12 cm longer than the Lexus SC, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 135 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | 450 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK has 141 litres more trunk space than the Lexus SC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus SC (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 12 200 | |
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