Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

CarWale brings you comparison of Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]. The Lexus NX price is Rs. 68.02 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. The Lexus NX is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. NX provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl.

NX vs CLS [2014-2018] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	NX	CLS [2014-2018]
Price	Rs. 68.02 Lakh	Rs. 73.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2487 cc	2143 cc
Power	188 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel

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Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

Rs. 68.02 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

250 CDI

Rs. 73.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

250 CDI

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.7
Engine	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.5L 2AR-FXE I4
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm	201 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	239 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Electric Motor Assist	180 bhp 270 Nm
Max Motor Performance	240 bhp
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	997
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Battery	1.6 kWh, Lithium Ion, 259 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	AIRMATIC air suspension
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	AIRMATIC air suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R20	245 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 50 R20	245 / 45 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Hazel, Dark Rose, Black, Solis White,
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black	Magnetite Black
	Graphite Black Glass Flake	Cavensite Blue
	Celestial Blue Glass Flake	Citrine Brown
	Sonic Chrome	Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic
	Sonic Titanium	Diamond Silver
	Blazing Carnelian Contrast Layering	Designo Diamond White Bright
	Sonic Quartz
	Madder Red

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NX vs CLS [2014-2018] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]?

Lexus NX price is Rs. 68.02 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. Hence Lexus NX is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of NX compared to CLS [2014-2018]?

For the 350h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of NX produces 188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm of power and 239 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm of torque. For the 250 CDI variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLS [2014-2018] produces 201 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

Length (mm)	4660	4937
Width (mm)	1865	1881
Height (mm)	1670	1418
Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2874
Ground Clearance (mm)	195
Kerb Weight (kg)	1785	1850

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	520	475
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	55	80

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited