Mercedes GLE 2018 vs Lexus RX 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 294 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 358 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 73 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 142 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 72 litres | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1040 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Mercedes GLE is 8 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2055 litres | 1656 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus RX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 399 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.4 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: | 3`000 kg | 2`715 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`145 kg | 2`085 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 855 kg | 630 kg | |
| Mercedes GLE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Lexus RX. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 600 | 51 200 | |
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