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Lexus RC vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (464 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Lexus RC vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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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 CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,518 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.
CLA Shooting Brake
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 RC offers markedly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers barely more torque with 520 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.
RC
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 CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more boot space – 455 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Lexus RC
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Lexus RC
The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.
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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 RC
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 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
268 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
3
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,715 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
366 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,710 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,845 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,390 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
535 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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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
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
464 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
270 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
520 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
341 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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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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