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Lexus IS XE40 or Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178?

2020–present vs 2025–present · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Lexus IS XE402020–present · 7 engines · Standard, Premium, Luxury, F Sport DesignSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C1782025–present · 9 engines · Base, Urban, AMG Line, AMG Line PremiumSpecifications →Listings →
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Lexus IS XE402020–presentno listings
Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C1782025–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length4,710 mmLength4,723 mm
Width1,840 mmWidth1,855 mm
Height1,425 mm–1,435 mmHeight1,468 mm–1,469 mm
Wheelbase2,800 mmWheelbase2,790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–135 mmGround clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume306 l–450 lTrunk volume405 l–455 l
Curb weight1,680 kg–1,765 kgCurb weight1,660 kg–2,085 kg
Fuel tank66 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years2020–presentProduction years2025–present
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines7Number of engines9
Power162–347 kW (220–472 hp)Power115–260 kW (156–354 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–5.0Displacement (l)1.5
FuelPetrol, HybridFuelHybrid, Electric
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · IS 300hLowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · CLA 180
Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · IS 500Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · CLA 350 4MATIC EQ
Top speed270 km/hTop speed240 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Base
Items in the base trim27 · StandardItems in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim27 · StandardItems in the top trim27 · Base
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Adaptive Cruise Control✓Adaptive Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors—Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera✓Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Keyless Entry✓Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start✓Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster—Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric✓Fabric—
Leather Steering Wheel—Leather Steering Wheel✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 8
Audio System✓Audio System—
Touchscreen Display✓Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay✓Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto✓Android Auto✓
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth✓
USB Port✓USB Port✓
Wireless Phone Charging—Wireless Phone Charging✓
Navigation System—Navigation System✓
Voice Control—Voice Control✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights7 · 4
LED Headlights✓LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor✓Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights✓Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic High Beam✓Automatic High Beam—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety2 · 3
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking—Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist—Lane Keeping Assist✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels—R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus IS XE40 or Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178?

Length: Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178 4,723 mm, Lexus IS XE40 4,710 mm (a 13 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,790 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 455 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus IS XE40 or Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178?

The most frugal Lexus IS XE40 uses 5.4 l/100 km (IS 300h); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178 5.2 l/100 km (CLA 180).

Which is more powerful — Lexus IS XE40 or Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178?

The strongest Lexus IS XE40 makes 347 kW (472 hp) (IS 500); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178 260 kW (354 hp) (CLA 350 4MATIC EQ).

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