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Lexus LS vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mercedes GLE?

Lexus LS vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • barely lighter
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Mercedes GLE

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes GLE is substantially cheaper – starting at 78,900 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,365 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 226 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus LS is barely lighter – 2,345 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers visibly more boot space – 655 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries considerably more – 770 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is decisively ahead 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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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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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 LS
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
216 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
495 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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