2018 Lexus IS 350 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between IS 350 and CLA-Class AMG CLA 45?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the modifications, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2018 Lexus IS 350 is priced $8,570 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45. Also, although the 2018 CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 has a more powerful engine than the 2018 IS 350, it gets 3.5 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$41,830
$50,400
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
311 hp
375 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
5.6 sec
4.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
26 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
183.8 in
Height
Height
56.3 in
55.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
91.3 ft2
89.3 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 350

2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,150
$2,700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$209 (2018 Lexus IS IS 350 RWD)
$449 (2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,573 - $14,673
$23,863
2018 Lexus IS 350 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Front Left Comparison2018 Lexus IS 350 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Front Left Comparison
2018 Lexus IS 350 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Rear Right Comparison2018 Lexus IS 350 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Lexus IS 350 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Dashboard Comparison2018 Lexus IS 350 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Lexus IS 350 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Side Comparison2018 Lexus IS 350 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Side Comparison
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