The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 59,700
€ 72,700
€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,700
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 450.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450
66.3
74.2
83.5
69.8
76.7
84.9
74.2 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.3 in
Height
69.8 in
107.9
187.8
117.9
193.9
187.8 in
Length
193.9 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6548 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.57 %
General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450
AL1
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 450
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
384 hp
Mercedes GLE 450
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 450
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 450
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
12.74 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
641 mi
Range
636 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
636 mi
Mercedes GLE 450
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).
157.2 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1653 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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


















