Mercedes GLE 2023 vs Lexus RX 2022
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GLE) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Lexus RX) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 269 HP | 271 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GLE engine produces 2 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 90 NM more than Lexus RX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 65 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 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: | 630 litres | 838 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2055 litres | 1308 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLE has 208 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 747 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 1.2 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): | 2`970 | 2`719 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 60 600 | |
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