2018 Lexus IS 300 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
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2018 Lexus IS 300
$159 /mo.
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
$259 /mo.
What is the main difference between IS 300 and CLA-Class?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, which is $5,510 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Lexus IS 300. And finally, the 2018 IS 300 has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 CLA-Class gets 4 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$38,210
$32,700
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
241 hp
208 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.9 sec
6.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
32 MPG
37 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
26 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
79.8 in
80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
70.0 in
Length
Length
184.3 in
182.3 in
Height
Height
56.3 in
56.6 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
91.3 ft2
88.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.2 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
44.8 in
40.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.9 in
56.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.9 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
32.2 in
27.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.4 in
53.2 in
Costs
2018 Lexus IS 300
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700 - $3,150
$2,400 - $2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$159 (2018 Lexus IS IS 300 RWD)
$259 (2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 Coupe)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,423 - $12,873
$14,723 - $14,923
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