The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 58,900

€ 65,800

€ 58,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RX 450h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 300 d.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 300 d
66.3
74.6
85.8
69.8
76.7
84.9
74.6 in
Width
76.7 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.3 in
Height
69.8 in
109.8
192.5
117.9
193.9
192.5 in
Length
193.9 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 300 d
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.69 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 300 d
AL2
Generation
W167
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 300 d
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
309 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 300 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 300 d
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15.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
15.38 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
45 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLE 300 d
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
777 mi
Range
662 mi
Lexus RX 450h
777 mi
662 mi
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
125.5 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
98.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 300 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft











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