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Lexus LBX vs Mercedes CLA Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (28300 £ vs 37100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LBX or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Lexus LBX

5 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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

LBX

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lexus LBX has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28300 £, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 37100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8825 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Lexus LBX with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

CLA Coupe

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 Coupe has a clearly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Lexus LBX takes 9.20 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Lexus LBX tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls clearly stronger with 515 Nm compared to 185 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm difference.

LBX

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Lexus LBX is to a small extent lighter – 1280 kg compared to 1505 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly perceptible more room – 460 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe barely noticeable takes the win – 490 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,100
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 86 - 791 km
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Lexus LBX
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Lexus LBX

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Lexus LBX wraps premium touches and a surprisingly spacious cabin into a compact crossover that’s perfectly at home in town or heading out on longer drives. It wears the badge with quiet confidence, serving up a refined ride and clever packaging for buyers who want Lexus polish without shouting for attention.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Reviews Lexus LBX

5 (1 Reviews)
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Reviews Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28300 - 40000 £
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
co2
102 - 110 g/km
co2
0 - 202 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1280 - 1365 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
255 - 332 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Length
4190 mm
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1560 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
992 - 994 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
440 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Torque
185 Nm
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1490 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Lexus LBX have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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