The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 de 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Lexus RX 300 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 75,600

€ 49,900

€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 350 de is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Lexus RX 300.
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Lexus RX 300
69.8
76.7
84.9
66.5
74.6
85.8
76.7 in
Width
74.6 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
69.8 in
Height
66.5 in
117.9
193.9
109.8
192.5
193.9 in
Length
192.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Lexus RX 300
5853 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
7187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
1455 lb
24.86 %

General
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Lexus RX 300
W167
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Lexus RX 300
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 de
302 hp
235 hp
Lexus RX 300
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 de
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 300
Performance
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Lexus RX 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 300
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 de
19.38 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
214 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 de
214 mpg
29 mpg
Lexus RX 300
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
3672 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 de
3672 mi
552 mi
Lexus RX 300
Environmental Impact
22.7 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 de
22.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
29 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft












54.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46 cu ft