Lexus LX 500d vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2026)
Lexus LX 500d (₹2.81 Crore – ₹2.93 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz G-Class (₹2.90 Crore – ₹3.80 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus LX 500d is more affordable — it starts ₹8.60 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
- The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the more powerful car, with 579 bhp against 304 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Lexus LX 500d in short
The LX 500d is Lexus's flagship SUV and mechanically the Toyota Land Cruiser 300's luxury twin: a ladder-frame body-on-chassis SUV with a 304 bhp, 700 Nm 3.3L twin-turbo diesel, sold in India as a five-seater in Urban (₹2.81 crore) and Overtrail (₹2.93 crore) trims per Lexus India's official list. In a segment of monocoque road-biased flagships it is the outlier — Land Cruiser toughness with a Lexus cabin — against the Range Rover, Mercedes-Maybach GLS and Mercedes G-Class.
Full LX 500d prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz G-Class in short
The G-Class is the definitive luxury off-roader, and India's range covers all three energies: the ₹2.90 crore G 450d diesel, the ₹3.10 crore all-electric G 580 with EQ Technology — a quad-motor EV that can tank-turn on the spot — and the ₹3.74 crore AMG G 63 V8. Ladder-frame construction, three locking differentials and five-decade-old silhouette remain across all of them. It has no direct rival; the Land Rover Defender is the closest in ability, at a fraction of the price and prestige.
Full G-Class prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: LX 500d or G-Class?
The Lexus LX 500d is more affordable — it starts ₹8.60 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
LX 500d vs G-Class — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Lexus LX 500d — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz G-Class — not yet tested.
Should I buy the LX 500d or the G-Class?
The Lexus LX 500d is more affordable — it starts ₹8.60 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the more powerful car, with 579 bhp against 304 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.