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Lexus ES 500e vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Lexus ES 500e
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Lexus

ES 500e

From ₹91.2 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz

CLA Electric

From ₹56.5 Lakh

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Lexus ES 500eES 500e Luxury · ₹91.2 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA 200 · ₹56.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price ES 500e: ₹91.2 Lakh CLA Electric: ₹56.5 Lakh (ahead) CLA Electric ₹34.70 lakh cheaper
Safety ES 500e: Not rated yet CLA Electric: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Range ES 500e: 580 km (ahead) CLA Electric: 542 km WLTP claim
Power ES 500e: 252 kW (ahead) CLA Electric: 224 PS
Versions ES 500e: 1 CLA Electric: 3 (ahead)

Pick the ES 500e for more range and more power.

Pick the CLA Electric for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹91.2 Lakh
₹56.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹94.98 Lakh
₹58.94 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,59,573 a month
₹99,024 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
252 kW
224 PS
Torque
438 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
580 km
542 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Five-seat full-electric luxury sedan
Sedan
Version on Sale
ES 500e Luxury (single version)
Not listed
Launched in India
March 2026, as the first all-electric Lexus on sale in India
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
5
Platform
TNGA GA-K, as stated by Lexus India at launch
Not listed
Interior Colours
White or Hazel
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Powertrain
Battery electric with DIRECT4 all-wheel drive and front and rear eAxles
Not listed
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motors
Not listed
Front Motor
167 kW and 268.6 Nm
Not listed
Rear Motor
88.3 kW and 169.8 Nm
Not listed
0-100 km/h
5.5 s
Not listed
Drive Modes
4 modes plus a Custom mode
Not listed
Battery Capacity
74.68 kWh lithium-ion with integrated water cooling
Not listed
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive (DIRECT4)
Not listed
Hybrid
None, battery electric only
Not listed
Motor Layout
Not listed
Single Motor, RWD
Battery Capacity (CLA 200)
Not listed
58 kWh
Battery Capacity (CLA 250+)
Not listed
85.5 kWh
0-100 km/h (CLA 200)
Not listed
7.5 seconds (claimed)
0-100 km/h (CLA 250+)
Not listed
6.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (CLA 250+)
Not listed
210 kmph
Transmission
Not listed
2-speed reduction gear (11:1 first gear, 5:1 second gear), a segment-first per Mercedes-Benz

Range & Charging

DC Fast Charging
10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes on a 150 kW charger, with the battery at 25 degrees C at the start
Up to 320 kW; approx 400 km added in 20 minutes on a 240kW charger; 10-80% in approx 20-22 minutes
AC Home Charging
Home charger supplied; an 11 kW charger gives a full charge in about 7 hours, and the charger carries a 3 year warranty
Not listed
Architecture
Not listed
800V
AC Charging
Not listed
11 kW, 6.5 to 9 hours

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Parking Brake
Electric parking brake with brake hold
Not listed
Brake Signal
Emergency brake signal
Not listed
Wheels
21-inch aero wheels (aluminium frame with a resin aero cover)
Not listed
Tyres
235/45 R21
Not listed
Front Suspension
McPherson strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Chassis Control
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and Pitch & Bounce Control
Not listed
Stabilisers
Torsion bar, front and rear
Not listed
Tyre Size Front
Not listed
225/45 (18-inch AMG alloys on CLA 250+)
Tyre Size Rear
Not listed
255/40 (18-inch AMG alloys on CLA 250+)

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,145 mm (Lexus quotes this under gross vehicle mass condition)
Approx. 4,700 mm
Width
1,920 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,575 mm
1,468 mm
Wheelbase
2,950 mm
2,790 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
160 mm
Boot Space
Not listed
405 Litres
Front Storage
Not listed
101 Litres

Safety & ADAS

Crash Test Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not listed
Airbags
8 SRS airbags
7 (including centre airbag)
Pre-Collision System
Pre-collision system with auto emergency braking
Not listed
Cruise Control
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Lane Tracing Assist
Not listed
Lane Keeping
Lane Departure Alert
Not listed
Monitoring
Driver Monitor camera that warns of long and short distraction and microsleep, and a Blind Spot Monitor
Not listed
Camera
Panoramic View Monitor with a 3D view
4 Surround-View Cameras, 2 Side Cameras
Headlamp Assist
Automatic High Beam and Adaptive High-beam System
Not listed
Child Seats
ISOFIX and top tether anchors
Not listed
Security
Anti-theft system with siren, intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
Not listed
Pedestrian Alert
Acoustic vehicle alerting system
Not listed
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS with Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control
Sensors
Not listed
12 Ultrasonic Sensors, 4 Corner Radars, Front/Rear Mid-Range Radar
NCAP Rating
Not listed
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 37.7/40, child occupant 43.7/49.

Interior & Infotainment

Infotainment
14-inch Full HD multimedia display with USB Type-C and HDMI ports in the console
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch uniquely shaped LCD meter (TAZUNA cockpit)
10.25-inch
Head-Up Display
Fitted
Not listed
Audio System
17-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound
Not listed
Smartphone
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, two wireless chargers, Lexus India app with remote battery insights
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic 2-zone air conditioning with nanoeX ion generator
Not listed
Seats
Semi-aniline leather, heating and ventilation for the driver and front passenger, rear seats with trunk pass-through
Not listed
Mirror
Electronic digital inner rear-view mirror
Not listed
Ambient Lighting
Static and dynamic ambient lights and Bamboo Surface Illumination
Not listed
Rear Comfort
Rear console with tray and storage box, sunshades for the rear doors
Not listed
Roof
Tilt and slide sunroof
Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof (no sunshade)
Touchscreen
Not listed
14-inch
Passenger Display
Not listed
Available on Launch Edition
Infotainment System
Not listed
MBUX with ChatGPT/Gemini voice assistant integration, Wireless Apple CarPlay, AR Navigation

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Slim twin L-signature LED headlamps (DRL and indicators) with cornering lamps
Multibeam LED with illuminated 3-pointed star
Rear Lamps
Rear combination lamps with an integrated illuminating logo and individual L-signature turn signals
Not listed
Doors
Semi-flush outside door handles with auto and easy door closure
Not listed
Tailgate
Power back door
Not listed
Grille
Not listed
Illuminated, animated grille with 142 stars

Warranty & Charger

Exterior Colours
Sou, White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Sonic Copper, Graphite Black
Not listed
Standard Warranty
8 years or 2,00,000 km, as listed by Lexus India
Not listed
Battery Warranty
Up to 8 years
Not listed
Charger Warranty
3 years
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹91.2 Lakh
₹56.5 Lakh – ₹64 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

ES 500e Luxury₹91.2 Lakh CLA 250+ Launch Edition₹64 Lakh CLA Electric ₹27.20 lakh less

On-road price by city

ES 500e ES 500e Luxury against CLA Electric CLA 200

CityES 500eCLA ElectricGap
Mumbai₹94.98 Lakh₹58.94 LakhCLA Electric ₹36.04 lakh less
Pune₹94.98 Lakh₹58.94 LakhCLA Electric ₹36.04 lakh less
New Delhi₹94.98 Lakh₹58.94 LakhCLA Electric ₹36.04 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.04 Crore₹64.6 LakhCLA Electric ₹39.51 lakh less
Chennai₹95 Lakh₹58.96 LakhCLA Electric ₹36.04 lakh less
Hyderabad₹95.03 Lakh₹58.99 LakhCLA Electric ₹36.04 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1 Crore₹62.33 LakhCLA Electric ₹38.12 lakh less
Kolkata₹94.98 Lakh₹58.94 LakhCLA Electric ₹36.04 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the ES 500e or the CLA Electric?

The CLA Electric, by ₹34.70 lakh on the versions compared here: ES 500e ES 500e Luxury at ₹91.2 Lakh against CLA Electric CLA 200 at ₹56.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹94.98 Lakh against ₹58.94 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The ES 500e claims 580 km against 542 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The ES 500e: not crash-tested yet. The CLA Electric: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The ES 500e has 8 airbags and the CLA Electric 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The ES 500e ES 500e Luxury makes 252 kW and 438 Nm and the CLA Electric CLA 200 makes 224 PS.

Which is bigger?

The ES 500e is 445 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,59,573 a month for the ES 500e and ₹99,024 for the CLA Electric, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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