Lexus IS (2013 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 310 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.8 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 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,555 kg against 1,585 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2013 – 2016
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLA 45
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 181 – 310 hp | 360 hp |
| Torque | 216 – 376 Nm | 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.6 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 230 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,555 – 1,695 kg | 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.