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Lexus RX vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Lexus RX

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  • moderately more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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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

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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 CLE Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,528 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 113 km, about 46 km more than the Lexus RX.

CLE 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 Lexus RX offers moderately more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers barely more torque with 551 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 1 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, Lexus RX is very slightly lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers clearly more boot space – 461 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX holds a slight edge 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 £63,300
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
Lexus RX
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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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 Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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