Lexus ES vs Mercedes CLA Coupe – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes CLA Coupe has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37100 £, while the Lexus ES costs 46600 £. That’s a price difference of around 9483 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.10 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Coupe has a convincingly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.90 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is to a small extent lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1680 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers slight more room – 460 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe slight takes the win – 490 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes CLA Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.