Lexus RX 2019 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 294 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 73 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 142 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 85 litres | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus RX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Lexus RX is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1656 litres | 2055 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 399 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLE, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`715 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`085 kg | 2`145 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 630 kg | 855 kg | |
| Lexus RX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem less than Mercedes GLE. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 42 000 | 46 200 | |
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