Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology vs Lexus IS 350 F Sport

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 4.9 s Runner-up: 5.6 s
Power winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 354 hp Runner-up: 311 hp
Cargo winner Lexus IS 350 F Sport 480 L Runner-up: 405 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology against the 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a battery-electric powertrain and the other a petrol system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.9 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed output at 354 hp; 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport is rated at 311 hp, a difference of 43 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology at 515 Nm and 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport at 380 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 480 litres versus 405 litres, a difference of 75 litres. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is 13 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport2025
Performance
0-100 km/h4.9 s5.6 s
Top Speed210 km/h230 km/h
Power354 hp311 hp
Torque515 Nm380 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range769 km
Battery85 kWh
Fuel Tank66 L
Efficiency12.5 kWh/100km9.6 L/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km218 g/km
DC Charging320 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,723 mm4,710 mm
Ground Clearance135 mm
Cargo405 L480 L
Curb Weight2,135 kg1,640 kg
Towing1,800 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.2 m10.2 m
Starting MSRP$43,150

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology vs Lexus IS 350 F Sport questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.9 seconds, versus 5.6 seconds for 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport?

2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport has the higher listed top speed at 230 km/h (143 mph), compared with 210 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has more power at 354 hp, a 43 hp advantage over 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport?

2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport has more listed cargo space at 480 litres (17.0 cu ft), versus 405 litres (14.3 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is heavier at 2,135 kg (4,707 lb), while 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport is listed at 1,640 kg (3,616 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.