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Lexus RX vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Lexus RX

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly 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 E-Class Estate is visibly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,668 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers visibly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 42 km more than the Lexus RX.

E-Class Estate

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 E-Class Estate offers noticeably 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 Estate is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 199 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 E-Class Estate is barely lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers clearly more boot space – 615 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries very slightly more – 645 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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.

from £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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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 Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Lexus RX
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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