Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lexus LX 450
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLS and Lexus LX 450 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 Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Lexus LX 450.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLS's and the Lexus LX 450's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLS has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Lexus LX 450 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLS's and the Lexus LX 450's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLS is a better car than the Lexus LX 450.
Pricing: A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS ranges from $79,881 to $144,894 while a used 1997 Lexus LX 450 is priced between $7,500 to $48,752.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLS’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Lexus LX 450 base engine makes 212 horsepower. The GLS is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 571 miles. The LX 450 is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 350 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus LX 450. The GLS uses premium unleaded, and the LX 450 uses gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
91763 - 166193
Starting MSRP:
89200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
49195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
96497
Price Range:
79881 - 144894
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28278
Price Range:
7500 - 48752
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
209481
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Mercedes-Benz GLS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LX 450 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LX 450
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:
3.7220146812876638
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8418077129439143
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mercedes-Benz GLS Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 16Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
57 out of / 64Lexus LX 450 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels
AMG GLS 63, GLS 450, GLS 580, Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC
Lexus LX 450 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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
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:
375 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
212 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
452 / 571 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 14 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 350 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
161 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5545 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
71.8 inches
Length:
205 inches
Wheelbase:
123.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4971 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Signature Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Signature Mystic Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / MANUFAKTUR Signature Silicon Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Signature Ireland Mid Green Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Dark Blue Pearl Metallic / Royal Sapphire Pearl Metallic / Star Sapphire Pearl Metallic
Gray
Antique Sage Pearl Metallic / Moonstone Pearl Metallic
Green
Dark Emerald Pearl Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Dark Green Pearl Metallic / Ebony Teal Pearl Metallic / Silver Jade Pearl
Red
Light Grayish Rose Metallic / Renaissance Red / Ruby Pearl Metallic / Wine Red Pearl Metallic
Silver
Alpine Silver Metallic / Champagne Pearl Metallic / Platinum Metallic
White
Diamond White Pearl Metallic / White
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic / Flaxen Pearl Metallic
Brown
Crystal Quartz Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Black
Black
Blue
Yacht Blue
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / Truffle Brown
Red
Carmine Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
