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Lexus LS vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 76,300 £ ) 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

Mercedes GLE

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

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

LS

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 76,300 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,007 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 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 significantly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is moderately faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Lexus LS tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

LS

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, Mercedes GLE is barely lighter – 2,310 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 35 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 clearly more – 705 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 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.

from £76,300
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
Lexus LS
Mercedes GLE

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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
76,300 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
216 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
460 - 705 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
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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