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Mercedes C-Class EQ vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (489 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (58,000 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class EQ or Lexus LS?

Mercedes C-Class EQ vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class EQ

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Lexus LS

  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class EQ

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 C-Class EQ is significantly cheaper – starting at 58,000 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,239 £.

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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 C-Class EQ offers clearly more power – delivering 489 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class EQ is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

C-Class EQ

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes C-Class EQ offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus LS is marginally lighter – 2,345 kg compared to 2,460 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class EQ offers marginally more boot space – 470 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class EQ carries marginally more – 505 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class EQ is decisively 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.

from £58,000
C-Class EQ

Mercedes C-Class EQ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 489 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 706 - 753 km
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Mercedes C-Class EQ

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The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
58,000 - 67,600 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
706 - 753 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,460 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,892 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
489 HP
Power HP
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lexus
Is the Mercedes C-Class EQ offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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