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Mercedes C Class Estate vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Estate or Lexus LS?

Mercedes C Class Estate vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Estate

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Lexus LS

  • moderately more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

C Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes C Class Estate is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Estate uses 4.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

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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 Lexus LS offers moderately more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mercedes C Class Estate takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

C Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Estate is visibly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Estate offers moderately more boot space – 490 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Estate 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 £42,600
C Class Estate

Mercedes C Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Mercedes C Class Estate

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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3.6 (1 Reviews)
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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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Lexus LS

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
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C Class Estate have?

The Mercedes C Class Estate is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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