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Lexus RX vs Mercedes S Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (371 HP vs 802 HP), boot space and price (63500 £ vs 97200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes S Class?

Lexus RX

Mercedes S Class

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lexus RX has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 63500 £, while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £. That’s a price difference of around 33656 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes S Class with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes S Class performs clearly better – achieving up to 117 km, about 49 km more than the Lexus RX.

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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 Mercedes S Class has a decisively edge – offering 802 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 431 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes S Class performs somewhat 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: Mercedes S Class pulls decisively stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 879 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.

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In curb weight, Lexus RX is minimal lighter – 2040 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers slightly more room – 550 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class somewhat takes the win – 730 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes S Class shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £97,200
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Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 802 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 13.2 L
  • Electric Range : 31 - 117 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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Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
63500 - 84700 £
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
co2
25 - 182 g/km
co2
52 - 301 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Length
4890 mm
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
420 - 730 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 371 HP
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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