Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Lexus NX 350h Exquisite is priced at ₹67.59 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is priced at ₹1.28 Cr.
Lexus NX 350h Exquisite comes with 2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC comes with 2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Lexus NX	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine Capacity	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

Lexus NX

₹ 67.59 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

₹ 1.28 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

67.59 Lakh

1.28 Cr

EMI

₹1,24,804

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,36,166

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.1

4.3

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

55 litres

90 litres

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

520 litres

493 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

7 Person

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.7 seconds

6.1 seconds

AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Petrol

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

17.8 kmpl

12 kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

239 Nm @ 4300-4500 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

Engine

2487 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2999 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Max Motor Performance

240 Bhp

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.7 seconds

6.1 seconds

Battery

1.6 KWh, Lithium Ion, 259 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats

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Engine Type

2.5L 2AR-FXE I4

M256 Turbocharged I6 With Integrated Starter-Alternator

Top Speed

180 kmph

250 kmph

Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

AWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

180 Bhp 270 Nm

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AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

188 Bhp @ 6000-4500 Rpm

375 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm

Range

—

Driving Range

997 km

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Others

Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

2 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At One Motor Each On Front And Rear Axle

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

239 Nm @ 4300-4500 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Transmission

Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Kerb Weight

1785 kg

2460 kg

Height

1670 mm

1823 mm

Width

1865 mm

2157 mm

Ground Clearance

195 mm

200 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

195 mm

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Wheelbase

2690 mm

3135 mm

Length

4660 mm

5209 mm

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Space Saver

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

235 / 50 R20

275 / 45 R21

Minimum Turning Radius

5.8 metres

6 metres

Rear Suspension

Double Wishbone

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Tyres

235 / 50 R20

315 / 40 R21

Rub-strips

Black

Roof Rails

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Cladding - Body Coloured

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Front Seatback Pockets

Massage Seats

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Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Armrest

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Artificial Leather

Interior Colours

Hazel, Dark Rose, Black, Solis White,

Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black

Interiors

Dual Tone

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

8 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Split Third Row Seat

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50:50

Third Row Seat Type

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Bench

Lane Departure Prevention

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Detection

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Seat Belt Warning

High-beam Assist

Airbags

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)

9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rain-sensing Wipers

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Rear Defogger

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Power Windows

Front & Rear

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Dual Tone

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Internal With Remote

Soft-close Door

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Touchscreen Size

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12.3 inch

Internal Hard Drive

USB Compatibility

Speakers

AM/FM Radio

Apple CarPlay

Voice Command

Steering-mounted controls

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

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12.3 inch

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Display

LCD Display

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Gesture Control

—

Android Auto

Head Unit Size

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Analogue

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

160000

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Unlimited

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

—

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Heater

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

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Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

360 Degree Camera

Air Purifier

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Vents On Roof , Fan Speed Controls

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Air Conditioner

Automatic Dual Zone

Yes (Automatic Five Zone)

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

LED On Front

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Glovebox Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Ambient Interior Count

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Rear Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlights

LED

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Headlight Height Adjuster

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Hill Descent Control

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Differential Lock

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Ride Height Adjustment

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLS

✓Extremely spacious 7-seater luxury SUV with premium comfort in all rows.
✓Refined petrol & powerful diesel engines with advanced hybrid support.
✓AIRMATIC air suspension delivers excellent comfort and stability.
✓Loaded with cutting-edge tech: MBUX, Burmester, MULTIBEAM LED, Transparent Bonnet.
✓Strong safety package with multiple ADAS features and 360° vision.
✓High-quality materials and AMG Line styling elevate cabin and exterior appeal.