Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 vs Lexus SC430
| Category | Lexus SC430 | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.3 l V8 | 3.5 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 272 / 268 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 419 / 309 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1751 / 3860 | 1485 / 3274 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 163 / 161 | 183 / 181 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lexus SC430 | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:52.00 | 1:50.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lexus SC430 | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.3 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.8 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 11.3 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.7 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.2 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 21.5 s | 17.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 27.4 s | 21.1 s |
| 1000 m | 27.3 s | 25.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.2 s | 5.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.5 s | 17.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.6 s | 12.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.0 s @ 85.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.3 s | 13.6 s @ 103.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Lexus SC430 | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 58.8 kph (36.5 mph) | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 33 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 166 m (544 ft) | 147 m (483 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lexus SC430 | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 65 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
SLK 350 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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