Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Lexus RX vs Audi e-tron

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Lexus RX and Audi e-tron. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, Lexus RX price is Rs. 95.80 Lakh and Audi e-tron price is Rs. 1.02 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel and Lexus RX is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

GLE vs RX vs e-tron Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	RX	e-tron
Price	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 95.80 Lakh	Rs. 1.02 Crore
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	2487 cc	-
Power	265 bhp	190 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

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Lexus RX

350h Luxury

Rs. 95.80 Lakh

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Audi e-tron

Rs. 1.02 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Lexus RX

350h Luxury

Audi e-tron

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	200	190
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.9		6.8
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	2.5L A25A-FXS	Dual Asynchronous Motors
Fuel Type	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	190 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	242 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance		179 bhp, 270 Nm	308 bhp, 540 Nm
Driving Range (km)			379
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery		Nickel Metal Hydride, 259.2 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats	71 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	2 3 Phase AC Induction Motor Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	MacPherson Strut / Multi-link Type	5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Coil Springs, Gas-filled shock absorbers, Stabilizer bar	5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	5.5	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	R20	235 / 50 R21	255 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	R20	235 / 50 R21	255 / 50 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)			Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)			Optional
High-beam Assist			Optional
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	3	2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Solis White, Dark Sepia, Black	Black, Okapi Brown and Mother of Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64		30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3		10.1
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	21	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black Metallic	Deep Blue Mica	Galaxy Blue Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic	Graphite Black	Mythos Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic	Sonic Chrome	Navarra Blue Metallic
High-Tech Silver Metallic	Sonic Titanium	Typhoon Gray Metallic
Polar White	New Sonic Copper	Floret Silver Metallic
	Sonic Iridium	Glacier White Metallic
	Red Mica Drystal Shine	Catalunya Red Metallic
	Sonic Quartz	Siam Beige Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

4 Ratings

4.6/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.3Performance	5.0Performance
	4.7Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Silent cabin, smoother driving, music system amazing.

My friend uses this one. amazing driving experience smooth driving. interior quality is next to fab. performance is like setting a gear on (D) and the car is ready to take off! The music system is amazing. I know the service as I own a Fortuner so there is no doubt after sales in Toyota and Lexus!

Audi e-tron

Looks amazing worth of penny, maintenance services highly appreciated.Overall good excellent speed smoothly drive, Every thing is good in Audi e-tron.Go for this car, inside car feel good space.

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Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

LexusRX

Rs. 95.80 Lakh onwards

LexusNX

Rs. 67.35 Lakh onwards

Rs. 67.35 Lakh onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

LexusRX

Rs. 95.80 Lakh onwards

LexusNX

Rs. 67.35 Lakh onwards

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Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

e-tron comparison with similar cars

Audie-tron

Rs. 1.02 Crore onwards

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE, Lexus RX and Audi e-tron?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, Lexus RX price is Rs. 95.80 Lakh and Audi e-tron price is Rs. 1.02 Crore. Hence Lexus RX is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Lexus RX vs Audi e-tron

Length (mm)	4926	4890	5014
Width (mm)	2015	1920	1976
Height (mm)	1797	1695	1686
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2850	2928
Kerb Weight (kg)		1965	2445

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			660
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	65

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips			Black

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	8	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000