Lexus RX vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
The RX is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹90.44 lakh against ₹1.00 crore for the GLE. Expert reviewers rate the GLE higher (8/10 vs 7/10).
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RX vs GLE: specs and prices
| Lexus RX | Mercedes-Benz GLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹90.44 L – ₹1.11 Cr | ₹1.00 Cr – ₹1.11 Cr |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 18.6 km/l | – |
| Airbags (max) | 10 | 7 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹90.44 L | ₹1.00 Cr |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Lexus RX or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
- The Lexus RX starts at ₹90.44 lakh ex-showroom; the Mercedes-Benz GLE starts at ₹1.00 crore. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the RX or the GLE?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The RX has up to 10 airbags and the GLE up to 7.
- Which is better, the RX or the GLE?
- The RX is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹90.44 lakh against ₹1.00 crore for the GLE. Expert reviewers rate the GLE higher (8/10 vs 7/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.