2005 Lexus GS vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Lexus GS and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus GS (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Lexus GS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lexus GS (302 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus GS | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GS | CLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
