Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Lexus RX

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE and Lexus RX. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 100.00 Lakh and Lexus RX price is Rs. 89.99 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Lexus RX is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

GLE AMG Line Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) 2.0L Turbo Automatic AMG Line vs RX 350h Exquisite Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) 2.5L Automatic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	RX
Price	Rs. 100.00 Lakh	Rs. 89.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	2487 cc
Power	265 bhp	366 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

AMG Line Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) 2.0L Turbo Automatic AMG Line

Rs. 100.00 Lakh

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Lexus RX

350h Exquisite Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) 2.5L Automatic

Rs. 89.99 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

AMG Line Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) 2.0L Turbo Automatic AMG Line

Lexus RX

350h Exquisite Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) 2.5L Automatic

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	2.5L A25A-FXS
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor	Not Applicable	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm (Max Power), 20 bhp (Motor)	366 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 184 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Engine), 179 bhp (Front Motor), 54 bhp (Rear Motor)
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	242 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	230	200
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	MacPherson Strut / Multi-link Type
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Coil Springs, Gas-filled shock absorbers, Stabilizer bar
Advanced Suspension Features	Air Suspension
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Alloy
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	5.9
Front Tyres	20	235 / 50 R21
Rear Tyres	20	235 / 50 R21
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only	Warning only
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions		Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 3 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Driver Side
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows, Electric (All)
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features		Acoustic Windshield

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" LCD Display	14" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	21 Lexus Audio Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, DVD Playback
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats		All Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Macchiato Beige / Black, Black)	Dual Tone (Solis White, Dark Sepia, Black)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Analogue

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Selenite Grey Metallic	Sonic Chrome
	Polar White	Sonic Iridium
	High-Tech Silver Metallic	Graphite Black
	Obsidian Black Metallic	New Sonic Copper
	Sodalite Blue Metallic	White Nova GLass Flake
	Sodalite Blue Metallic	Heat Blue Contrast Layering

Used Cars in India

273 Used GLE

Rs. 12.75 Lakhonwards

5 Used RX

Rs. 42 Lakhonwards

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GLE vs RX Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE and Lexus RX?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 100.00 Lakh and Lexus RX price is Rs. 89.99 Lakh. Hence Lexus RX is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLE compared to RX?

For the AMG Line Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) 2.0L Turbo Automatic AMG Line variant, 1993 cc Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) engine of GLE produces 265 bhp @ 4200 rpm (Max Power), 20 bhp (Motor) of power and 550 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the 350h Exquisite Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) 2.5L Automatic variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of RX produces 366 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 184 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Engine), 179 bhp (Front Motor), 54 bhp (Rear Motor) of power and 242 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Lexus RX

Length Width Height	4924 mm * 2010 mm * 1797 mm	4890 mm * 1920 mm * 1695 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2850

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	65

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof, One-Touch Slide
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	2 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited Kms	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty	Not Applicable	8 Years / 160000 Km