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Lexus RX vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (63300 £ vs 52600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

Lexus RX

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • clearly perceptible cheaper
  • clearly perceptible more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • evident more electric range
  • clearly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • hardly perceptible lighter
  • evident more trunk space

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 Wagon has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52600 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10668 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class Wagon manages with 1.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.30 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon performs evident better – achieving up to 109 km, about 42 km more than the Lexus RX.

E Class Wagon

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 Wagon has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 585 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class Wagon pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 750 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 199 Nm difference.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes E Class Wagon is hardly perceptible lighter – 1900 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers evident more room – 615 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class Wagon hardly perceptible takes the win – 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 Wagon is clearly superior 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.

Lexus RX
Mercedes E Class Wagon

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E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • 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
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km

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 Wagon

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 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
63300 - 87400 £
Price
52600 - 121800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1920 mm
Width
1880 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
2393 - 2487 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
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.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.