Lexus LX (2012 – 2015) vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 435 hp against 383 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 16.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,335 kg against 2,680 kg. At 5,121 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is 130 mm longer than the Lexus LX.
| Specification |
Lexus
LX
2012 – 2015
|
Mercedes-Benz
GL-Klasse
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 388 hp | 258 – 435 hp |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 480 – 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 5.4 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 220 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.8 L/100 km | 7.6 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,991 mm | 5,121 mm |
| Width | 1,971 mm | 2,141 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,073 – 3,076 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,680 kg | 2,335 – 2,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.