The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 59,700
€ 61,400
€ 59,700
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 450h 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 450h
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 450h
Mercedes GLE 350 d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 350 d
AL1
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 350 d
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
No data
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 350 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
641 mi
Range
903 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
903 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 450h
119.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
