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Lexus NX vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (46,000 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus NX or Mercedes GLB?

Lexus NX vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences

Lexus NX

4.8 (12 Reviews)
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  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately 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

NX

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 GLB is only slightly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,831 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers substantially more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 559 km more than the Lexus NX.

GLB

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 GLB offers somewhat more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

NX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus NX is marginally lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus NX carries very slightly more – 515 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB 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 £43,200
GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 431 - 631 km
Lexus NX
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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Lexus NX
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,000 - 64,300 £
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 515 kg
Payload
485 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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