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Mercedes EQE SUV vs Lexus RZ comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (71,600 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQE SUV or Lexus RZ?

Mercedes EQE SUV vs Lexus RZ: Key differences

Mercedes EQE SUV

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly 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:

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 RZ is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQE SUV costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,611 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQE SUV. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 611 km, about 52 km more than the Lexus RZ.

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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 Mercedes EQE SUV offers markedly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE SUV is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Lexus RZ takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE SUV delivers substantially more torque with 950 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 412 Nm more.

EQE SUV

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, Lexus RZ is clearly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,440 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RZ offers only slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQE SUV carries very slightly more – 580 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE SUV 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 £71,600
EQE SUV

Mercedes EQE SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 453 - 611 km
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Mercedes EQE SUV

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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,600 - 125,100 £
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
453 - 611 km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,440 - 2,615 kg
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,863 - 4,879 mm
Length
-
Width
1,940 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,672 - 1,685 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,675 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 580 kg
Payload
505 - 540 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQE SUV have?

The Mercedes EQE SUV is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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