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Lexus RX vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RX

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 CLE Convertible is somewhat cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,092 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 CLE Convertible offers noticeably more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers marginally more torque with 560 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

RX

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: Lexus RX offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is very slightly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers slightly more boot space – 461 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX is slightly ahead 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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RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 km
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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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