2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP$57,700 | MSRP$49,400 |
Average price$96,764 | Average price$67,904 |
Listings38 | Listings34 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE Reviews SummaryA subtle refresh for the 2024 model year (launched in 2023) keeps the popular Mercedes sport-utility competitive against a wide roster of rivals, which include the BMW X5, Genesis GV70, Cadillac XT6, Acura MDX, and Volvo XC90, to name just a few. Changes between the previous GLE and the 2024 model year consist primarily of a subtle redesign of the front grille (look closely and you’ll see it's now filled with tiny Mercedes-Benz star logos), reprofiled headlights and taillights, an updated infotainment system, and optional off-road-themed air suspension system that can raise the GLE 3 centimetres to clear obstacles. It can also shimmy this Mercedes sport-ute back and forth to help get it unstuck over tricky terrain. Specific to our testing purposes, the 2024 GLE also ushers in a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant called the GLE 450e 4Matic. As the last part of the name suggests, like every 2024 GLE, all-wheel drive (AWD) is fitted as standard. Yet the big news is what’s under the hood of this new model, namely a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an electric motor and 23.3-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. While fully electrified vehicles presently grab the most automotive headlines, a week spent on a test drive of the GLE 450e highlighted how easily this luxurious PHEV sport-utility adapts to all sorts of driving situations. | |
2023 Lexus RX Hybrid Reviews SummarySince the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX mid-size crossover went on sale toward the end of 2022, the automaker has filled out its electrified line-up with three hybrid models: the RX 350h, RX 450h+ PHEV, and the RX 500h F Sport Performance. Based on time spent driving two of these three new 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid models, we expect them to at least double, if not triple, the previous-generation RX 450h’s share of sales. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City37 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque233 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City37 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.3 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4608 lbs | Curb Weight4455 lbs |
Height70.7 in | Height67.3 in |
Length194.3 in | Length192.5 in |
Width84.9 in | Width75.6 in |
Wheelbase117.9 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1455 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5950 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3494 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $57,700 | $49,400 |
Average price | $96,764 | $67,904 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | A subtle refresh for the 2024 model year (launched in 2023) keeps the popular Mercedes sport-utility competitive against a wide roster of rivals, which include the BMW X5, Genesis GV70, Cadillac XT6, Acura MDX, and Volvo XC90, to name just a few. Changes between the previous GLE and the 2024 model year consist primarily of a subtle redesign of the front grille (look closely and you’ll see it's now filled with tiny Mercedes-Benz star logos), reprofiled headlights and taillights, an updated infotainment system, and optional off-road-themed air suspension system that can raise the GLE 3 centimetres to clear obstacles. It can also shimmy this Mercedes sport-ute back and forth to help get it unstuck over tricky terrain. Specific to our testing purposes, the 2024 GLE also ushers in a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant called the GLE 450e 4Matic. As the last part of the name suggests, like every 2024 GLE, all-wheel drive (AWD) is fitted as standard. Yet the big news is what’s under the hood of this new model, namely a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an electric motor and 23.3-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. While fully electrified vehicles presently grab the most automotive headlines, a week spent on a test drive of the GLE 450e highlighted how easily this luxurious PHEV sport-utility adapts to all sorts of driving situations. | Since the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX mid-size crossover went on sale toward the end of 2022, the automaker has filled out its electrified line-up with three hybrid models: the RX 350h, RX 450h+ PHEV, and the RX 500h F Sport Performance. Based on time spent driving two of these three new 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid models, we expect them to at least double, if not triple, the previous-generation RX 450h’s share of sales. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 37 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 233 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 37 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.3 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4608 lbs | 4455 lbs |
Height | 70.7 in | 67.3 in |
Length | 194.3 in | 192.5 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 75.6 in |
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1455 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5950 lbs | 3494 lbs |
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