The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 65,500

€ 60,000

€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 400 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Mercedes GLE 400
Lexus RX 450h
70.7
76.2
84.9
66.3
74.2
83.5
76.2 in
Width
74.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
70.7 in
Height
66.3 in
114.8
189.7
107.9
187.8
189.7 in
Length
187.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 400
Lexus RX 450h
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %

General
Mercedes GLE 400
Lexus RX 450h
W166
Generation
AL1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
Lexus RX 450h
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
328 hp
295 hp
Lexus RX 450h
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Mercedes GLE 400
Lexus RX 450h
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
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14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 400
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
28 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
39 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
680 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
680 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 400
161.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 400
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 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