The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLE 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 53,300
€ 58,500
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,500
ⓘ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 250 d.
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 250 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 250 d
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.2 %
General
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 250 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
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 250 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Performance
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 250 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 250 d
▶ REPLAY
16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes GLE 250 d
16 mpg
city
40 mpg
28 mpg
highway
47 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
422 mi
Range
805 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
805 mi
Mercedes GLE 250 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).
111 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes GLE 250 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






















