The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 65,800

€ 59,700

€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 300 d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Lexus RX 450h
69.8
76.7
84.9
66.3
74.2
83.5
76.7 in
Width
74.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
69.8 in
Height
66.3 in
117.9
193.9
107.9
187.8
193.9 in
Length
187.8 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Lexus RX 450h
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.69 %

General
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Lexus RX 450h
W167
Generation
AL1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Lexus RX 450h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code

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

Mercedes GLE 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d
19.77 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLE 300 d
39 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
662 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes GLE 300 d
662 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 300 d
125.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










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