Mercedes Benz Gle vs Lexus Rx

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

Mercedes Benz Gle

3.0 Diesel 450d 4Matic

1.17 crore

Lexus RX

Lexus Rx

500h F-Sport+ 2.4 Turbo Petrol Hybrid

1.10 crore

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
4 cyls, Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2989 cc
2393 cc

Number of Cylinders

6
–

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter Auto

Number of Gears

9
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

367hp at 4000rpm
271.92hp at 6000rpm

Max Engine Torque

700Nm at 1350-2800rpm
460Nm at 2000 – 3000rpm

Motor Type

–
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Combined Max Power

–
371hp

Combined Max Torque

–
550Nm

Max Motor Power

–
189hp

Max Motor Torque

–
460.5Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

85 litres
65 litres

0-100kph

–
6.2 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Air Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Powered

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

6 m
5.5 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

20 inches
21 inches

Front Tyre Size

275/50 R20
235/50 R21

Rear Tyre Size

275/50 R20
235/50 R21

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space-saver

Dimensions

Length

4926 mm
4890 mm

Width

2157 mm
1920 mm

Height

1797 mm
1695 mm

Wheelbase

2995 mm
2850 mm

Kerb Weight

2405 kg
2100 - 2140 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

630 litres
612 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cabin Boot Access

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Door Pockets

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Sunglass Holder

–

Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Trunk Light

–

12 Volt Port

–

Interior Lamps

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

4-zone
Auto 3-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Safety

Airbags

7
7

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Side Airbag

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Overspeed Warning

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Driver Airbag

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
360-degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED DRLs

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Roof Rails

–

Rub Strips

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

LED taillights

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Antenna

–

Puddle Lamps

–

LED headlamps

–

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front and Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered
Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seats

–
Leather

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
–

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
14-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wired

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Onboard

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

SOS Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•13w

I own a Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI (May 2014) that has covered only 63,000 km. I am thinking of replacing it. Which brand and model would you recommend among the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, and Lexus RX, and why? My priorities are high reliability and low servicing costs, as the Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI has been disappointing.

•13w

I own a May 2014 Mercedes E250 CDI, which has covered just over 63,000 km. It still runs well, but the annual servicing costs are high, and one part or another needs replacement. I don't feel Mercedes cars are as bulletproof as they once were. I was thinking of replacing this with an SUV - which would you recommend between the GLE, the BMW X5 and the Lexus RX and which model? My usage is mainly city driving a couple of days a week, along with occasional long-distance trips.