The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 58,900

€ 65,500

€ 58,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lexus RX 450h is 2.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 400
66.3
74.6
85.8
70.7
76.2
84.9
74.6 in
Width
76.2 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.3 in
Height
70.7 in
109.8
192.5
114.8
189.7
192.5 in
Length
189.7 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 400
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.16 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 400
AL2
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 400
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
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
309 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE 400
No data
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 400
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 400
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15.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
15.38 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
45 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
777 mi
Range
680 mi
Lexus RX 450h
777 mi
680 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
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).
161.1 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
98.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft











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