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Lexus RX vs Mercedes G Class comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes G Class?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes G Class: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes G Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus RX is considerably cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,290 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 412 km more than the Lexus RX.

G Class

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 G Class offers clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 613 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, Lexus RX is noticeably lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 179 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries slightly more – 715 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class 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 £106,600
G Class

Mercedes G Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 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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The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Mercedes G Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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