The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (18 - 19)
€ 76,900

€ 58,900

€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLE 500 is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.6 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
74.6
85.8
76.2 in
Width
74.6 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
70.7 in
Height
66.3 in
114.8
189.7
109.8
192.5
189.7 in
Length
192.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
Lexus RX 450h
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.57 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Lexus RX 450h
W166
Generation
AL2
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

7-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
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 hp
309 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
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
11.48 lb/hp
15.38 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
41 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
26 mpg
highway
40 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
525 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
697 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











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