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Lexus LM vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (110,100 £ vs 136,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mercedes GLE?

Lexus LM vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes GLE

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

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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.

Lexus LM is clearly cheaper – starting at 110,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,344 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

GLE

Engine and Performance:

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 GLE offers substantially more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 428 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Lexus LM is marginally lighter – 2,345 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries markedly more – 675 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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.

from £136,500
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 457 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 92 km
Lexus LM
Mercedes GLE

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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 GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Lexus LM
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
160 g/km
co2
86 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
470 - 675 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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