Lexus RX vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLC (₹77.00 Lakh – ₹99.85 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹12.99 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 366 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Lexus RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLC in short
The GLC is Mercedes-Benz India's best-selling SUV, and its formula is straightforward: petrol and diesel at the same ₹77.00 lakh price, 4MATIC all-wheel drive standard, and a 620-litre boot that beats most SUVs a class above. The AMG GLC 43 Coupé at ₹99.85 lakh adds a 421 PS performance flagship to the range. It fights the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the heart of the luxury SUV market.
Full GLC prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: RX or GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹12.99 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
RX vs GLC — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Lexus RX — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLC — not yet tested.
Should I buy the RX or the GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹12.99 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 366 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.