2008 Lexus SC vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2008 Lexus SC and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus SC (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 249 kg more than 2008 Lexus SC.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus SC. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus SC | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SC | CLS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |