The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 49,900

€ 69,500

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RX 300 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 350 d.
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes GLE 350 d
66.5
74.6
85.8
69.8
76.7
84.9
74.6 in
Width
76.7 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.5 in
Height
69.8 in
109.8
192.5
117.9
193.9
192.5 in
Length
193.9 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes GLE 350 d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.74 %

General
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes GLE 350 d
AL2
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
268 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Performance
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes GLE 350 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
18.71 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus RX 300
29 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
552 mi
Range
569 mi
Lexus RX 300
552 mi
569 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
146.1 kWh
Lexus RX 300
153.5 kWh
146.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1841 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft