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Mercedes G-Class vs Lexus NX comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 46,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Lexus NX?

Mercedes G-Class vs Lexus NX: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Lexus NX

4.8 (15 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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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

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus NX is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,000 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,562 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 407 km more than the Lexus NX.

NX

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 G-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

G-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus NX is markedly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers somewhat more boot space – 640 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries noticeably more – 715 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
Mercedes G-Class
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes G-Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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Mercedes G-Class
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
46,000 - 63,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
72 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
65 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
475 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lexus
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