Compare performance (359 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 CLA Shooting Brake is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,467 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Lexus LS offers very slightly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly 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 very slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries marginally more – 460 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
216 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
82 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,345 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
430 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
5,235 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,460 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
359 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
264 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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