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"The Knight of the Cart" and the "Lais" both transcend the ethics of the time and seek to condone (or at least rationalize) one of the greatest sins of the time. This movement indicates a more liberal view of law and how human feeling can transcend traditional barriers of what is right and wrong. However similar these books  are in their philosophical aims both take drastically different routes. 

"The Knight of the Cart" rationalizes adultery through the achievement of great feats and acts of valor. Getting down is something Lancelot must earn. The woman has little say in the process. Although love is portrayed, it only exists within set boundaries. No matter what Lancelot does, he can only get his "swerve on" once. Love isn't transcendent like it is in "Lais". 

People don't work for love in "Lais" it is something that comes in, takes over, and usurps all others in the order of importance. You don't have to work to get love, you have no choice but to submit your will to carnal desires. this gives a hint of romance and alludes to further developments. It is also starkly different because love (and lust) is ultimately portrayed as a good thing. 

I'm glad "Lais" exists. It makes the heart sing with hope and long for the carnal spark that leads to deep, life long immersion. If "Knight of the Cart" resonated with me, I would probably try and get action by walking girl's home from parties. I prefer the latter so I prefer the "Lais".