Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz CLS (2023)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$985

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

LS 500 RWD vs CLS CLS 450 4MATIC AWD
Measure	LS	CLS	Winner
MSRP + destination	$78,535	$77,550	About the same
Horsepower	416 hp	362 hp	LS
Torque	442 lb-ft	369 lb-ft	LS
MPG combined	22 mpg	25 mpg	CLS
Cargo, max	17.0 cu ft	11.9 cu ft	LS
Cargo, seats up	16.9 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	38.9 in	35.0 in	LS
Front legroom	41.0 in	41.9 in	CLS
Length	206.1 in	196.4 in	Not scored
Width	74.8 in	73.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,696 lb to 5,225 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.9 in	3.7 in	LS
0-60 mph	4.6 s tested	4.5 s tested	CLS
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
LS 500 RWD $77,385	CLS CLS 450 4MATIC AWD $76,500	$885
CLS CLS 450 4MATIC AWD $76,500	LS 500 RWD $77,385	$885

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

CLS costs $2,242 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: LS wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.