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Lexus RZ vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Mercedes V Class?

Lexus RZ vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Lexus RZ

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • very slightly cheaper
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes V Class is very slightly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 778 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RZ offers clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 171 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers barely more torque with 538 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 38 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RZ is only slightly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 368 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ stands well ahead of its rival 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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Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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