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Lexus LS vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes A Class?

Lexus LS vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 A Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,709 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

A Class

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 A Class offers a bit more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

LS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is clearly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 905 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus LS offers somewhat more boot space – 430 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is far ahead overall 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Mercedes A Class

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Lexus LS
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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