Lexus SC 430 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

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2010 Lexus SC 430
$68,405
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$48,100
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$68,405
Starting MSRP
$48,100
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas V8
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
288 hp
Horsepower
268 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
288 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
268 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.3L/262
Displacement
3.5L/213
Displacement
-
Displacement
317 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 2400 - 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
6-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
7-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
P245/40ZR18
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
T145/70R17
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
3-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
5-Arm Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

37 in
Front Head Room
37 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
179 in
Length, Overall
183 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
47 in
Second Shoulder Room
49 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
34 in
Second Head Room
36 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
56 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
103 in
Wheelbase
107 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
53 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
27 in
Second Leg Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
50 in
Second Hip Room
46 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
9 ft³
Trunk Volume
10 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
61 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
75 ft³
Passenger Volume
85 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
44 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,840 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,585 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Navigation System
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
11.7 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.1 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.4 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2010 Lexus SC 430 or the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is more reliable than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2009 CLK-Class versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2010 SC 430.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Lexus SC 430 or the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with 20 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Lexus SC 430 or the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is cheaper than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with a $48,100 starting MSRP versus a $68,405 starting MSRP.

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