Lexus IS (2016 – 2020) vs Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class (2016 – 2019): specs compared
The Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class is the more powerful of the two, with up to 381 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lexus IS uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. At 118,872 mm, the Lexus IS is 114,231 mm longer than the Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2016 – 2020
|
Mercedes-AMG
CLA-Class
2016 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2020 | 2016 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD · RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 223 – 310 hp | 381 hp |
| Torque | 221 – 376 Nm | 475 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 8.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 230 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 7.0 L/100 km | 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 – 118,872 mm | 4,641 mm |
| Width | 1,811 – 52,629 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,430 – 36,322 mm | 1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 – 1,680 kg | 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.