Comparison - Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 450 4MATIC 2019 - vs - Lexus LS 500 F Sport 2019

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Average Price: 
$
71,700
Updated: 
20 Feb 2019
$
84,420
Updated: 
28 Nov 2018
Car Type: 
Car
Car
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2019
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.10gals
21.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
designo Selenite Grey Magno
#4a4e51
designo Diamond White Metallic
#ede4d7
Ruby Black Metallic
#16040d
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#a02c32
Selenite Grey Metallic
#616362
Dakota Brown Metallic
#403524
Iridium Silver Metallic
#a5a5a5
Black
#000000
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Polar White
#e1e0de
Color: 
Obsidian
#090909
Atomic Silver
#ABAAB8
Ultra White
#FAFAFA
Matador Red Mica
#720D14
Caviar
#2E2E2E
Manganese Luster
#575454
Liquid Platinum
#A6A7A8

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class ranked #5 in Luxury Large Cars. Currently the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Supple ride
Posh interior
Supportive seats
Lots of user-friendly tech

Cons
Some competitors are more athletic
Roofline limits rear-seat headroom and rearward visibility

By: 
usnews.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is all-new.New styling, engines and interior.Part of the third CLS-Class generation introduced for 2019.

Pros
Impressive array of available powertrains
Long list of available advanced safety features
Pleasing balance of handling performance and comfort
Sleek exterior and impeccable interior

Cons
Rear headroom is limited by the sloping roofline
Lacks Mercedes' latest MBUX system

By: 
edmunds.com

Look beyond the evolutionary looks; the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has one heck of a hybrid powertrain.

Pros
Stunning profile
Smooth and powerful new inline-6 engines
Gorgeous interior
Beautifully equipped

Cons
Amounts to a pricey rear pillar
Still tight inside compared to an E-Class
Price skyrockets with options

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Adds Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa functions.24-inch head-up display available as stand-alone option.Adds semi-automated lane-change feature to optional safety package.The 2019 Lexus LS 500 comes with rear wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.

PROS
Library-quiet at all speeds on all roads
Ride quality remains soft, supple and impervious to bad asphalt
The interior features world-class build quality and artful materials

CONS
General lack of sportiness cedes advantage to some German rivals
Accelerates quickly for its size, but the pedal response feels slow, numb
Touchpad-based infotainment is clever but distracting on the road

By: 
edmunds.com

Drivers may not find much to lust after in the 2019 Lexus LS, but it pampers like few other luxury sedans.

Pros
Slippery shape
Decadent interior
Lots of rear-seat space
Hybrid’s thrift
Probably the only one on your block

Cons
Springy ride
Steering imprecision
Confounding infotainment
Fake powertrain noises

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Lexus LS ranked #5 in Super Luxury Cars. Currently the Lexus LS has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 16 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Top-notch cabin design and materials
Peppy powertrains
Long list of standard and available features

Cons
Finicky infotainment controls
Rivals have larger back seats

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
23.00mpg
18.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
27.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
3.50L
Torque: 
369ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
442ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
Horsepower: 
362hp
at 5 500rpm
416hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.00Feet
39.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission Controls And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
leather steering wheel
keyless ignition
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Heated Steering Wheel
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
199.10in
206.10in
Width: 
74.40in
74.80in
Height: 
55.30in
57.90in
Ground Clearance: 
3.70in
5.90in
Wheel Base: 
115.70in
123.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
36.90
37.30
Rear Head Room: 
35.90
37.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.90in
41.00in
Rear leg room: 
35.00in
38.90in
Front Hip Room: 
55.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.80in
58.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
55.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in
56.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
17.00cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
11.90cu.ft
17.00cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4255.00lbs
4982.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Center limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
hands-free entry
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
no
Front Seats Features: 
10 -way power passenger seat
bucket front seats
height adjustable passenger seat
multi-level heating driver seat
10 -way power driver seat
leather
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
driver seat thigh extension
28 -Way Power Passenger Seat
28 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Leather
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Rear Seats Features: 
folding with pass-thru center armrest
rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
four-wheel independent suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
memory card slot
12 Total Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 9.0 In.
20 In
Wheels more: 
Run flat tires
alloy wheels
Run Flat Tires
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
blind spot warning accident avoidance system
pre-collision safety system
brake drying
emergency braking preparation
Rear center 3-point belt
post-collision safety system
adaptive headlights
LED headlamp
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages: 
Warmth and Comfort Package
AMG Line
ENERGIZING Comfort Package
Driver Assistance Package
Premium Package
Exterior Lighting Package
Parking Assist Package
Exterior Options: 
19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke
Wheel Locks
19" 5-Spoke
20" AMG Multispoke
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
Soft Close Doors
Panorama Glass Roof
Alloy Wheel Locks
Door Edge Film By 3M
F SPORT Rear Bumper Applique
Rear Bumper Applique
Premium Paint
Door Edge Guards
Interior Options: 
Head-Up Display
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
115V A/C Power Outlet
Active Multicontour Front Seats w/Massage
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Ventilated Front Seats
Digital Instrument Cluster
Rear Seat Entertainment System Pre-Wiring
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Rear-Window Sunshade
Illuminated Door Sills
Acoustic Comfort Package
SiriusXM Radio with 6-Month All Access trial
Rapid Heating Feature For Front Seats
Mark Levinson Audio
F SPORT Leather Heated Steering Wheel
Carpet Trunk Mat
Cargo Net
Illuminated Door Sills
Key Gloves W/Lexus Logo
24" Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Key Gloves W/F Logo

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
designo Macchiato Beige/Titian Red Nappa, premium leather
#cdc9c9
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey Nappa, premium leather
#d9d1ce
designo Black/Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa, premium leather
#000000
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather
#595961
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather
#d9d1ce
Black, leather
#000000
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, leather
#595961
Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown, leather
#66575c
Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather
#66575c
Black, premium leather
#000000
Color: 
Black, leather
#2D2D2D
Circuit Red, leather
#8C3140