VS

Lexus LBX vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LBX or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Lexus LBX vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Lexus LBX

5 (2 Reviews)
rate
  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • markedly lighter
details

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
rate
  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
details

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

LBX

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lexus LBX is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,533 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus LBX uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Lexus LBX takes 9.2 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 185 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

LBX

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 LBX is markedly lighter – 1,280 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LBX carries marginally more – 475 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 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 LBX
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

Lexus LBX

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.

details

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.

details
Lexus LBX
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,300 - 40,000 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 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
102 - 110 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,280 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
185 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.