Mercedes GLE 2023 vs Lexus RX 2022
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLE is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Lexus RX can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus RX also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Mercedes GLE is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 - 612 HP | 185 - 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 850 NM | 227 - 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 7.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes GLE are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Lexus RX. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 - 12.8 | 1.2 - 9.8 | |
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Mercedes GLE petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Lexus RX. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 205 - 208 mm (8.1 - 8.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is larger. Mercedes GLE is 6 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 825 litres | 838 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2065 litres | 1308 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLE has 13 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. This could mean that the Mercedes GLE 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 757 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus RX, which means Mercedes GLE can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`104 | ~ 2`627 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 60 600 | |
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