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Lexus ES vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Lexus ES vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is moderately cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,775 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers noticeably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

ES

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 terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is barely lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus ES carries barely more – 470 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £40,800
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Lexus ES
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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Lexus ES
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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