Compare performance (136 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (28300 £ vs 40500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LBX or Mercedes GLB?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Lexus LBX has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28300 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12232 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus LBX manages with 4.50 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB has a clearly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Lexus LBX takes 9.20 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus LBX tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLB pulls convincingly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 185 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Lexus LBX is evident lighter – 1280 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers decisively more room – 570 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 238 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs decisively better – up to 1805 L, which is about 811 L more than the Lexus LBX.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLB slight takes the win – 500 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes GLB shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Lexus LBX wraps premium touches and a surprisingly spacious cabin into a compact crossover that’s perfectly at home in town or heading out on longer drives. It wears the badge with quiet confidence, serving up a refined ride and clever packaging for buyers who want Lexus polish without shouting for attention.
detailsThe Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.
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Price
28300 - 40000 £
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Price
40500 - 65300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
102 - 110 g/km
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co2
146 - 204 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
36 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1280 - 1365 kg
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Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
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Trunk capacity
255 - 332 L
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Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
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Length
4190 mm
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Length
4634 - 4650 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Width
1834 - 1850 mm
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Height
1560 mm
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Height
1665 - 1692 mm
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Max trunk capacity
992 - 994 L
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Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Payload
500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 - 9.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
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Torque
185 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1490 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.