Lexus IS (2025 – present) vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse (2025 – present): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 354 hp against 315 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.9 s. The Lexus IS has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,720 kg against 2,055 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2025 – present
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLA Klasse
2025 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2025 – present | 2025 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Electric |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 – 315 hp | 272 – 354 hp |
| Torque | 211 – 380 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 4.9 – 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,722 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,789 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,720 kg | 2,055 – 2,135 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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