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Lexus LC Coupe vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (105,400 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LC Coupe or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Lexus LC Coupe vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Lexus LC Coupe

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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

LC Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Lexus LC Coupe costs 105,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,177 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LC Coupe with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 CLE Convertible offers barely more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Lexus LC Coupe takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LC Coupe is barely faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers very slightly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 530 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is very slightly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers substantially more boot space – 385 L compared to 197 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LC Coupe carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible holds a decisive overall lead 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 £53,200
CLE Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
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Lexus LC Coupe

The Lexus LC is a striking grand tourer that fuses Japanese craftsmanship with theatrical styling; slipping into its cockpit feels like being handed a bespoke suit—polished, dramatic and effortlessly comfortable. It prefers to seduce rather than shout, delivering a serene yet engaging drive for buyers who want presence and refinement without supercar fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
105,400 - 114,900 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 - 11.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
184 - 262 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,930 - 1,980 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 197 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,770 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,345 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 - 464 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
250 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
530 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
264 - 341 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 - 4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lexus LC Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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