Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes GLB?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes GLB has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40500 £, while the Lexus RX costs 63500 £. That’s a price difference of around 23005 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.
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 Lexus RX has a somewhat edge – offering 371 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus RX tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Lexus RX pulls evident stronger with 551 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 151 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Mercedes GLB is noticeable lighter – 1640 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers slightly more room – 570 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1805 L, which is about 127 L more than the Lexus RX.
When it comes to payload, Lexus RX to a small extent takes the win – 620 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
The Lexus RX proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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 Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
63500 - 84700 £
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Price
40500 - 65300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
68 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 182 g/km
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co2
146 - 204 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1640 - 1820 kg
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Trunk capacity
461 L
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Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
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Length
4890 mm
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Length
4634 - 4650 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Width
1834 - 1850 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1665 - 1692 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1678 L
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Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
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Payload
575 - 620 kg
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Payload
500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
250 - 371 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
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Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
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Torque
551 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
184 - 273 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, 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.