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Lexus NX vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (46,000 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus NX or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Lexus NX vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Lexus NX

4.8 (12 Reviews)
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  • substantially more efficient
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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:

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,218 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 696 km more than the Lexus NX.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately 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 Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.4 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 Shooting Brake is marginally lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus NX carries moderately more – 515 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £40,800
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 525 - 768 km
Lexus NX
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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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 Shooting Brake

The 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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Lexus NX
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,000 - 64,300 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
455 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 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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
5 - 8.9 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
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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