Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2012 – 2016) vs Lexus IS (2012 – 2014): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 435 hp against 422 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 4.8 s. The Lexus IS has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,585 kg against 1,715 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2012 – 2016
|
Lexus
IS
2012 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 306 – 435 hp | 422 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 700 Nm | 503 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 5.9 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 9.0 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,313 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,586 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,585 – 1,685 kg | 1,715 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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