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Lexus LM vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (110,100 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mercedes GLC?

Lexus LM vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Lexus LM

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Mercedes GLC

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

LM

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Mercedes GLC is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 110,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,815 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

GLC

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 474 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLC is slightly lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries marginally more – 575 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km
Lexus LM
Mercedes GLC

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Lexus LM

The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Lexus LM
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Price
50,300 - 111,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
160 g/km
co2
0 - 221 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
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Length
4,845 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,913 mm
Height
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Height
1,644 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,740 L
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
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Torque
380 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 2,989 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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