Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse (2009 – 2012) vs Lexus LX (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 387 hp against 380 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,430 kg against 2,719 kg. At 5,088 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is 97 mm longer than the Lexus LX.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GL-Klasse
2009 – 2012
|
Lexus
LX
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 211 – 387 hp | 383 hp |
| Torque | 460 – 700 Nm | 546 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 9.6 s | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 241 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,991 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,971 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,073 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,430 – 2,550 kg | 2,719 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.