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Lexus LM vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Lexus LM vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Lexus LM

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly 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.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,904 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 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 significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 148 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 LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more boot space – 455 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 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.

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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 LM
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Lexus LM

The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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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 LM
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
160 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 535 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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