The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 82,300
€ 59,700
€ 82,300
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 500 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 500
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 500
Lexus RX 450h
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
General
Mercedes GLE 500
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 500
Lexus RX 450h
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
295 hp
Lexus RX 450h
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Lexus RX 450h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
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10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
556 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
197 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 500
197 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 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
