Compare the2025 Mercedes AMG CLEVS 2024 Lexus LC

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission and Drivetrain
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics

Safety

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The AMG CLE’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The LC doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the AMG CLE are reminded to check the back seat. The LC doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The AMG CLE has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The LC doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The AMG CLE has standard Maneuvering Assistance that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The LC doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The AMG CLE has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The LC doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The AMG CLE has Car-to-X Communication, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The LC doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure or other vehicles.

Both the AMG CLE and LC have Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, but the AMG CLE has Active Brake Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The LC’s Rear Cross-Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the AMG CLE and the LC have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available lane departure warning systems.

Warranty

There are over 57 percent more Mercedes dealers than there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the AMG CLE’s warranty.

Engine

The AMG CLE’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 89 more horsepower (443 vs. 354) and 63 lbs.-ft. more torque (413 vs. 350) than the LC 500h’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6 hybrid. The AMG CLE’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (413 vs. 398) than the LC 500’s standard 5.0 DOHC V8.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the AMG CLE 53 Coupe gets better fuel mileage than the LC 500 Coupe (20 city/27 hwy vs. 16 city/24 hwy).

On the EPA test cycle the AMG CLE Cabriolet gets better mileage than the LC Convertible:

		MPG
AMG CLE Cabriolet
	3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Hybrid	19 city/26 hwy
LC Convertible
	5.0 V8	15 city/25 hwy
	5.0 V8	16 city/24 hwy

Both the AMG CLE and the LC Hybrid have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All AMG CLEs have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

Transmission and Drivetrain

All wheel drive, available in the AMG CLE, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Lexus LC is not available with all wheel drive.

The AMG CLE’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The LC doesn’t offer launch control.

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the AMG CLE has larger tires than the LC (F:265/40R19 & R:295/35R19 vs. F:245/45R20 & R:275/40R20).

The AMG CLE’s standard 265/40R19 front and 295/35R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the LC’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires. The AMG CLE’s optional 265/35R20 front and 295/30R20 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the LC’s optional 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

Suspension and Handling

The AMG CLE’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The LC doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the AMG CLE is 1.2 inches wider in the front and .4 inches wider in the rear than on the LC.

Chassis

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the AMG CLE Dynamic Plus has an electronically controlled liquid-filled front engine mount. A computer-controlled electric current in the liquid changes its viscosity, allowing the mount to dampen the engine completely at all RPMs. The LC uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

Passenger Space

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the AMG CLE Cabriolet a Subcompact car, while the LC Convertible is rated a Minicompact.

The AMG CLE Coupe has 2.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the LC (88 vs. 85.9). The AMG CLE Cabriolet has 12.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the LC Convertible (88 vs. 75.2).

The AMG CLE Coupe has 3.1 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front legroom, 4.5 inches more front hip room, 3.8 inches more rear headroom, 1.7 inches more rear legroom, 10.5 inches more rear hip room and 3.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the LC.

The AMG CLE Convertible has 3.6 inches more front headroom, 4.4 inches more front hip room, 3.9 inches more rear headroom, 6.2 inches more rear legroom and 1.9 inches more rear shoulder room than the LC Convertible.

Cargo Capacity

The AMG CLE Coupe has a much larger trunk than the LC (11.2 vs. 5.4 cubic feet).

The AMG CLE Cabriolet has a much larger trunk with its top down than the LC Convertible (9.6 vs. 3.4 cubic feet).

The AMG CLE’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The LC doesn’t offer folding rear seats.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the AMG CLE’s power trunk can be opened or closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The LC doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening trunk.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the LC, the AMG CLE has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

In case of a sudden change of weather, the AMG CLE has a standard remote convertible top that can be raised from a distance to protect the interior of the vehicle from damage. On a hot day the AMG CLE has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The LC doesn’t offer a remote top, so the driver will have to run to the car, get in, turn the ignition on and raise the top to prevent the interior from being damaged.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the AMG CLE to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The LC doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The LC’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The AMG CLE’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the AMG CLE has standard extendable sun visors. The LC doesn’t offer extendable visors.

When the AMG CLE is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The LC’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The AMG CLE offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the LC.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the AMG CLE has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The LC doesn’t offer rear vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Mercedes AMG CLE has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The LC doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The AMG CLE’s Active Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The LC doesn’t offer an automated parking system.