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.
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.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
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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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
63500 - 84700 £
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Price
106600 - 171000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh
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Electric Range
68 km
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Electric Range
468 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
116 kWh
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co2
25 - 182 g/km
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
100 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
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Curb weight
2485 - 3085 kg
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Trunk capacity
461 L
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Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
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Length
4890 mm
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Length
4624 - 4873 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Width
1931 - 1984 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1973 - 1983 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1678 L
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Max trunk capacity
1990 - 2010 L
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Payload
575 - 620 kg
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Payload
415 - 715 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
250 - 371 HP
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Power HP
387 - 605 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 220 km/h
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Torque
551 Nm
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Torque
760 - 1164 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
184 - 273 kW
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
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Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
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Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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.