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Lexus NX vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (46,000 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus NX or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Lexus NX vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Lexus NX

4.8 (12 Reviews)
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  • significantly more efficient
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

NX

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Coupe is slightly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,392 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers significantly more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 719 km more than the Lexus NX.

CLA Coupe

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 Coupe offers a bit more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

NX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus NX carries a bit more – 515 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 542 - 791 km
Lexus NX
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Lexus NX
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,000 - 64,300 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 km
Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 515 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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