The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 60,000
€ 69,700
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 450 AMG.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
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 450 AMG
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6460 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %
General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
AL1
Generation
W166
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 AMG
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
362 hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
No data
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
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 AMG
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
641 mi
Range
672 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
672 mi
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
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).
162.9 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
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





















