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Lexus RX vs Mercedes GLB – Which model is better for everyday use?

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?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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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 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.

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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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

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

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 GLB

The 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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Lexus RX
Mercedes GLB
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Costs and Consumption

Price
63500 - 84700 £
Price
40500 - 65300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 182 g/km
co2
146 - 204 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Length
4890 mm
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 371 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, 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.