Lexus RX 2012 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GLE) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes GLE, but torque is 274 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Despite the higher power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLE 2015 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GLE 2015 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLE, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1570 litres | 2010 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Lexus RX has 244 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 440 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 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`545 kg | 2`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`975 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 850 kg | |
| Lexus RX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 49 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 (€): | 15 400 | 25 600 | |
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