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Lexus LS vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Lexus LS vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • a bit more power
  • very slightly more trunk space

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,556 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

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 Lexus LS offers a bit more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

LS

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 895 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus LS offers very slightly more boot space – 430 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is decisively ahead 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 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 Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Lexus LS
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
216 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
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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