The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 52,400

€ 61,400

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RX 350 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 350 d.
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 350 d
66.3
74.2
83.5
70.7
76.2
84.9
74.2 in
Width
76.2 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.3 in
Height
70.7 in
107.9
187.8
114.8
189.7
187.8 in
Length
189.7 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 350 d
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.76 %

General
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 350 d
AL1
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 350 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Performance
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 350 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d
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16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
28 mpg
highway
40 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
422 mi
Range
903 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
903 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
131.6 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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