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Lexus LS vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

Lexus LS vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 C Class Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

C Class Wagon

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 Lexus LS offers somewhat more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mercedes C Class Wagon takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

LS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is markedly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers a bit more boot space – 490 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries a bit more – 565 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Lexus LS
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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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 C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Lexus LS
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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