Lexus RX vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLE (₹1.00 Crore – ₹1.52 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹10.01 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 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 GLE in short
The GLE is Mercedes' large luxury SUV for India, running from ₹1.00 crore for the 300d AMG Line to ₹1.52 crore for the 449 PS AMG GLE 53 Coupé. In between sit six-cylinder petrol (450) and diesel (450d) variants plus Night Edition trims, all with 4MATIC and a 630-litre boot. India-spec cars are five-seaters. It competes with the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 — the Q7 counters with seven seats, the GLE with its engine breadth.
Full GLE prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: RX or GLE?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹10.01 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
RX vs GLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Lexus RX — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the RX or the GLE?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹10.01 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against 366 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.