Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Lexus RX [2017-2023]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS and Lexus RX [2017-2023]. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and Lexus RX [2017-2023] price is Rs. 1.11 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Lexus RX [2017-2023] is available in 3456 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). RX [2017-2023] provides the mileage of 16.5 kmpl.

GLS vs RX [2017-2023] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	RX [2017-2023]
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 1.11 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	3456 cc
Power	375 bhp	259 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (CVT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Lexus RX [2017-2023]

450hL

Rs. 1.11 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Lexus RX [2017-2023]

450hL

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	8
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3456 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	3.5L 2GR-FXS V6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	259 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	335 Nm @ 4600 rpm
Electric Motor Assist		308 bhp
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		1076
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (CVT) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery		1.9 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 650 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers and Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers and Stabilizer Bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	235 / 65 R18
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	235 / 65 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, 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 Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	3

Mobile App Features

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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Ivory / Black, Ocher / Black, Noble Brown / Black, Rich Cream / Black, Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Deep Blue Mica
	Sodalite Blue	Black
	Selenite Silver	Sonic Chrome
	High-tech Silver	Graphite Black Glass Flake
	Polar White	Sonic Iridium
		Red Mica Crystal Shine
		Sonic Titanium
		Ice Icru Mica Metallic
		Sonic Quartz

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RX [2017-2023] comparison with similar cars

GLS vs RX [2017-2023] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS and Lexus RX [2017-2023]?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and Lexus RX [2017-2023] price is Rs. 1.11 Crore. Hence Lexus RX [2017-2023] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLS compared to RX [2017-2023]?

For the 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the 450hL variant, 3456 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of RX [2017-2023] produces 259 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 335 Nm @ 4600 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Lexus RX [2017-2023]

Length (mm)	5209	5000
Width (mm)	2157	1895
Height (mm)	1823	1700
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2790
Ground Clearance (mm)		200
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460	2260

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	493	211
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	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
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 Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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

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