Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 24 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK 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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | 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. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2008 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 SLK 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 53 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 43 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus IS. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 4600 | |
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