Lexus RX 450h vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 450h and Mercedes-Benz GLC contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lexus RX 450h and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
When we compare the Lexus RX 450h's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 450h's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Pricing: A used 2020 Lexus RX 450h ranges from $34,946 to $47,499 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC is priced between $29,435 to $39,273.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RX 450h loses 46.3 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses 49.5 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 450h retains 3.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 450h’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC base engine makes 315 horsepower. The RX 450h is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. The GLC is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 497 miles.This gives the Lexus RX 450h the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz GLC the advantage in maximum range. The RX 450h uses premium unleaded, and the GLC uses electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Lexus RX 450h has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz GLC has higher safety ratings than the Lexus RX 450h, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.45 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
46800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
62082
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
46800 - 81100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
51900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
49344
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
39420 - 53950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41953
Price Range:
34946 - 47499
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48348
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
35136 - 72514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57910
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34483
Price Range:
29435 - 39273
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
34872
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33242 - 38651
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.643431 / 10
Reliability:
9.410706 / 10
Retained Value:
7.619587 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.41401 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.748
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.002616951765418
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 23.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8095620230292329
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 32.2
Lexus RX 450h Rankings
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30 out of / 32Mercedes-Benz GLC Rankings
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6 out of / 29Ranking
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7 out of / 20Ranking
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7 out of / 9Ranking
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26 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Lexus RX 450h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, F SPORT Performance
Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
GLC 350e 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 28 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
533 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
410 / 497 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
24.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4740 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4555 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
183.3 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
designo Selenite Grey Magno / Graphite Grey Metallic / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Matte Walnut Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Noble Brown w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim
Gray
Birch w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Birch w/Matte Walnut Trim / Birch w/Striated Black Trim
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Silk Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Magma Grey/Black
White
Platinum White Pearl/Black
