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Lexus RX vs Mercedes G Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (371 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (63500 £ vs 106600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes G Class?

Lexus RX

Mercedes G Class

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus RX has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 63500 £, while the Mercedes G Class costs 106600 £. That’s a price difference of around 43076 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.70 L. The difference is about 7.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes G Class performs convincingly better – achieving up to 468 km, about 400 km more than the Lexus RX.

G Class @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G Class has a evident edge – offering 605 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes G Class performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Lexus RX tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes G Class pulls clearly stronger with 1164 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 613 Nm difference.

RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Lexus RX is evident lighter – 2040 kg compared to 2485 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers evident more room – 640 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 179 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes G Class performs a bit better – up to 2010 L, which is about 332 L more than the Lexus RX.

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

Who wins the race?

The Lexus RX proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lexus RX is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £63,500
RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 km
Lexus RX
Mercedes G Class

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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 G Class

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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Lexus RX
Mercedes G Class
RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation
G Class @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
63500 - 84700 £
Price
106600 - 171000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
468 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
co2
25 - 182 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
100 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2485 - 3085 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Length
4890 mm
Length
4624 - 4873 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1931 - 1984 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1973 - 1983 mm
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Max trunk capacity
1990 - 2010 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
415 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 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
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 220 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
760 - 1164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.