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Lexus LM vs Mercedes GLS - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (250 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (110100 £ vs 96100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mercedes GLS?

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes GLS has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 96100 £, while the Lexus LM costs 110100 £. That’s a price difference of around 14022 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus LM manages with 7.20 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.80 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS has a clearly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 250 HP. That’s roughly 384 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.70 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLS performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Lexus LM tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Lexus LM is hardly perceptible lighter – 2345 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus LM offers convincingly more room – 752 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 397 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS performs decisively better – up to 2400 L, which is about 1209 L more than the Lexus LM.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLS clearly perceptible takes the win – 695 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLS shows itself to be is largely superior 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.

from about £96,100
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Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.8 - 13.7 L
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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 GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
110100 - 132000 £
Price
96100 - 208500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.20 L
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
163 g/km
co2
204 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2345 kg
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 752 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
5125 mm
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1940 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Max trunk capacity
752 - 1191 L
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
445 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 HP
Power HP
333 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.70 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
184 kW
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
2487 cm3
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Lexus LM have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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