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Lexus RX vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes V Class?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Lexus RX

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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • clearly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes V Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,136 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RX offers visibly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 134 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers barely more torque with 551 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 51 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is barely lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries markedly more – 908 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 288 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £63,300
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 km
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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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Tried as a replacement car. The driving pleasure and comfort are unmatched by Alfa.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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