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Lexus RX vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes B Class?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

Lexus RX

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes B Class

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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.

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

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes B Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

B Class

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 Lexus RX offers visibly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers clearly more torque with 551 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 151 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is substantially lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers very slightly more boot space – 461 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries slightly more – 620 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX 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 £63,300
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 km
Lexus RX
Mercedes B Class

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Lexus RX
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
133 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
515 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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