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Lexus RX vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes E Class?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes E Class: Key differences

Lexus RX

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Mercedes E Class

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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly 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

RX

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 E Class is markedly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,810 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class offers clearly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 49 km more than the Lexus RX.

E 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 Mercedes E Class offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 199 Nm more.

RX

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, Mercedes E Class is slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries barely more – 640 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class stands well ahead of its rival 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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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Lexus RX
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Lexus RX
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

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