Lexus RX vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Verdict
The Lexus RX asks RM468,888 against RM498,888 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE, so the Lexus starts RM30,000 lower and gives you more peak output, a larger 612-litre boot and a five-year warranty. The GLE is the quicker, bigger car: 0-100 km/h takes 6.1 seconds versus 7.6, and its 2,995 mm wheelbase beats the RX by 145 mm. Its plug-in hybrid system also brings a 31.0 kWh battery and 114 km EV range, useful if you can charge at home or at work. Both are five-seat AWD SUVs with seven airbags and AEB.
Pick the Lexus RX if you want the bigger boot, stronger petrol output and five-year warranty more than plug-in hybrid running.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you can charge regularly and want the quicker 6.1-second 0-100 km/h SUV with 114 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Power and torque: Lexus RX 275 hp/430 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLE 248 hp/400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus RX 7.6 s; Mercedes-Benz GLE 6.1 s
- Battery and EV range: Lexus RX —/—; Mercedes-Benz GLE 31.0 kWh/114 km
- Size: Lexus RX 4,890 mm long and 1,920 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz GLE 4,924 mm long and 1,947 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Lexus RX 2,850 mm/612 L; Mercedes-Benz GLE 2,995 mm/490 L
- Warranty and road tax: Lexus RX 5 years/RM754; Mercedes-Benz GLE 4 years/RM440
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 468,888✓ | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 2,393 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 275 hp✓ | 248 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s | 6.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 31.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 114 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Boot space | 612 L✓ | 490 L |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | 85 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 754 | RM 440✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
RX
- Lower RM468,888 price
- Larger 612-litre boot
- Higher 275 hp and 430 Nm outputs
- Slower 7.6-second 0-100 km/h
- No listed battery or EV range
- Shorter 2,850 mm wheelbase
GLE
- Quicker 6.1-second 0-100 km/h
- 31.0 kWh battery with 114 km EV range
- Longer 2,995 mm wheelbase
- RM30,000 dearer
- Smaller 490-litre boot
- Lower 248 hp and 400 Nm outputs
RX vs GLE FAQ
Is the Lexus RX or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is better for performance and plug-in hybrid use, with 6.1 seconds to 100 km/h and 114 km EV range. The Lexus RX is better if you prioritise boot space, warranty and a lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM30,000 more than the Lexus RX.
Which one has more boot space?
The Lexus RX has the larger boot at 612 litres, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE has 490 litres.