Lexus RX 450h vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 450h and Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 GLE.
When we compare the Lexus RX 450h's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 GLE's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Pricing: A used 2018 Lexus RX 450h ranges from $24,268 to $39,089 while a used 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced between $19,260 to $46,819.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RX 450h loses 40.6 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 53 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 450h retains 12.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 450h is 8.1 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Lexus RX 450h being ranked 3 out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 8 out of 32. Out of 29 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Lexus RX 450h is ranked 3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 8. The Lexus RX 450h is also ranked 3 out of 12 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs while the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 7 out of 12.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 450h is 8.6 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLE the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 450h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 450h’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 436 horsepower. The RX 450h is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. The GLE is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 495 miles.This gives the Lexus RX 450h the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz GLE the advantage in maximum range. The RX 450h uses premium unleaded, and the GLE uses electricity, premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus RX 450h has an average safety rating of 4.45 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
45895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
59828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
45895 - 79900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
66700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
59828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
45895 - 79900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31367
Price Range:
24268 - 39089
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
27410
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
21261 - 31367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81933
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28124
Price Range:
19260 - 46819
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
27410
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
21261 - 31367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.1 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.44
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.1 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.896314796381194
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 14.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8295322291991416
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 14.9
Lexus RX 450h Rankings
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30 out of / 32Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
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7 out of / 32Ranking
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8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
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17 out of / 23Available 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
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
GLE 550e 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):
Not yet available
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:
436 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
479 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 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:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
432 / 495 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Cargo Space:
38.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
80.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
5456 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
189.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 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:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim
Black
Black w/Espresso Walnut Trim / Black w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Noble Brown w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Noble Brown w/Matte Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim
Gray
Stratus Gray w/Espresso Walnut Trim / Stratus Gray w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Stratus Gray w/Striated Black Trim
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Ginger Beige/Black / Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black w/ Grey Stitching / Pearl Black
Brown
Espresso Brown / Saddle Brown/Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black
White
Porcelain/Black
