2024 Lexus GX 550 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2024 Lexus GX 550

2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,650
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MPG - City 15 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 7,601 - 9,096 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 197.1 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 78.0 - 78.7 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Lexus GX 550 than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus GX 550.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Lexus GX 550, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus GX 550 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus GX 550 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Lexus GX 550 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Utility
The Lexus GX 550 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus GX 550 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.