2009 Lexus LS vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 Lexus LS and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (358 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS.
Because 2009 Lexus LS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LS | CLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 62 L |
