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Lexus RZ vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Lexus RZ vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Lexus RZ

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • markedly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Lexus RZ is only slightly cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,690 £.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers significantly more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 450 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

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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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers markedly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lexus RZ takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers markedly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is barely lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers moderately more boot space – 615 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries slightly more – 645 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ is clearly ahead 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 £48,900
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Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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