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Lexus RX vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes EQA?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

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  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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 EQA is visibly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,426 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers considerably more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 409 km more than the Lexus RX.

EQA

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 markedly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers markedly more torque with 551 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 161 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is only slightly lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers noticeably more boot space – 461 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries visibly more – 620 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA is slightly 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 £45,900
EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 228 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 476 km
Lexus RX
Mercedes EQA

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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 EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Lexus RX
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
0 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
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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